How to Use bring about in a Sentence

bring about

verb
  • I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.
  • That isn't the only change that the new CBA brought about, though.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • His protest did bring about changes by the time the two teams met again on Oct. 30.
    Kyle Brown, The Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The start of a new year has not brought about the end of the ubiquitous bob.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
  • The time has come for the people of Israel to stand up and bring about a change of course.
    Ehud Barak, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2024
  • On that issue alone, the Democrats might bring about the destruction of the GOP.
    Thomas Geoghegan, The New Republic, 6 Jan. 2023
  • And so that brings about a lot of emotion, and some of it is anger and frustration.
    Tonya Mosley, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Sometimes chaos can bring about change and sometimes change can be a good thing.
    Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024
  • So far, the two tribute shows have done just that and brought about some full-circle moments for the singer.
    Josh Chesler, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024
  • There is some traction to bring about reforms through state law.
    Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Though not always as soft and cushy as some puffy designs, curves bring about the same feeling.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The project is expected to eventually bring about 3,000 jobs to the city.
    Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
  • These shifts are brought about by changes to conditions in the atmosphere, including the path of the jet stream.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2023
  • The output hike will bring about 2.2 million barrels per day back onto the market through the end of next year.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Who knew the harbinger of the end of days would look so glamorous while bringing about the apocalypse?
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Swollen ankles, also known as edema, are brought about by the buildup of fluid around the ankles, feet and legs.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Not the disease itself—neither of them caught it—but the new life order that the pandemic brought about.
    Lara Vapnyar, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
  • That, combined with a fresh set of union contract expirations, could bring about a fresh wave of strikes in the new year.
    Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2023
  • To try to bring about a turnaround, the Trump campaign will continue to press the line that a vote for Biden is a vote for anarchy.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2020
  • Since the very beginning of time, music has been a powerful tool to bring about change.
    Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 2 June 2020
  • This increase in moisture also brought about the record-warm lows seen throughout June.
    Annie Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 2 July 2024
  • The looming end of summer is seemingly bringing about a fresh round of fast-food deal meals.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Does the act of working hard on a painting for long hours bring about something new within yourself?
    Lizette Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Strange, how being far away can bring about a feeling of homecoming.
    Sara B. Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
  • Look for a cost-efficient way to bring about positive change.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
  • The zoo plans to bring about 200 pounds of bamboo for the flight, in addition to other food like apples, carrots and sweet potatoes.
    Megan Lebowitz, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2023
  • The patriarchy was triumphing but many women fought it to bring about change.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Jan. 2023
  • But Reagan did not bring about Gorbachev’s reforms, much less force the collapse of the Soviet Union.
    Max Boot, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Wisconsinites were eager to move on from the damage and embarrassment brought about by their state’s starring role in promulgating the Red Scare that had ruined many lives.
    Nancy C. Unger / Made By History, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Thousands of Cubans have fought under brutal repression to bring about systemic change, despite the misery and oppression imposed by those in power.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024

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