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as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
Another storm system is expected to pass north of the Kansas City region, bringing the chance of snow flurries along the Missouri and Iowa border on Sunday.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
Kahne brings a wealth of experience and success to the forthcoming season.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Change always brings critics but also provides opportunity.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
Kahne brings a wealth of experience and success to the forthcoming season.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Change always brings critics but also provides opportunity.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The first order of business in the House is its constitutional obligation to elect its speaker, a process that has created high drama in recent years as Kevin McCarthy took 15 ballots to ultimately seize the gavel at the beginning of the 118th Congress.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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And the best part is that creating your own kokedama is wonderfully beginner-friendly.Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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That was enough to convince McVay to rest Stafford against the Seahawks, and keep the 16th-year pro out of harm’s way.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson appears to have done little to convince some of Johnson's staunchest Republican critics on Monday.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Excursions typically last two to four hours and cost $40 to $109 per adult.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Goyard bags, which cannot be purchased online and are only available at one of the luxury retailer’s stores, usually retail for around $4,000 without personalization, so the purchase likely cost the mother of two a lot more.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The music video may cause initial backlash among those concerned about propagating mental health stigmas by featuring images of a person in a straitjacket.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
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Conditions that may cause the same symptoms as leukemia include:1 Viral infections: Certain viruses like Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affect white blood cell counts and cause an increase in immature white blood cells in the bloodstream.Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tibetan Buddhism persuaded with sheer pictorial beauty.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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The woman was able to persuade him to stop his assault, according to the district attorney’s office.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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According to the conservative estimate by Bonhams, the car could fetch between $2.2 million and $2.8 million.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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By the numbers: Infusion providers are fetching EBITDA multiples in the mid-teens, generally speaking, says Willis.Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Globally, about 500 family businesses generate about $8 trillion in revenue.Radu Magdin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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While that deal will continue generating headlines as the new owner’s strategy sharpens, a trio of the Traitors super-indie’s biggest rivals are heavily rumored to be on the block.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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Even a 41-yard scramble couldn’t satisfy the Chargers quarterback.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Together, these winter squash varieties can be turned into a variety of flavorful, satisfying dishes.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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