1
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bring up
When the stars shared the film's first poster on Instagram Feb. 4, many in the comment section brought up Lively and Baldoni's court battle.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
There is not much in the way of direction as to who the happier songs here refer to, from a reference to blonde hair to multiple references to a love affair commencing and continuing in New York City, and even an aside thrown in about his new love having been brought up in Calgary.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Kirk, not Newsom, brought up the overall issue during their hour-plus conversation as the two men discussed how Democrats can rebuild a broader coalition of voters.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
There is not much in the way of direction as to who the happier songs here refer to, from a reference to blonde hair to multiple references to a love affair commencing and continuing in New York City, and even an aside thrown in about his new love having been brought up in Calgary.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Kirk, not Newsom, brought up the overall issue during their hour-plus conversation as the two men discussed how Democrats can rebuild a broader coalition of voters.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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But because solar, wind and hydropower production rates can vary with weather and other factors, nuclear energy is particularly appealing to ever thirsty AI technology companies, raising fears of nuclear waste contamination.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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While many pandemic-era DTC brands raised millions only to implode soon after, Almada remains entirely self-funded.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration is attempting to introduce new considerations into the finding such as the cost of regulations.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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Senators voted 31-16 against the resolution, introduced in January by Republican state Rep. Bill Tveit.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
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The water tank is a great place to stop and eat a pack lunch.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Survivor host Jeff Probst explains why show stopped doing schoolyard picks to determine tribes Blind ambition Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Communities and families play an essential role in protecting Black boys and girls by fostering safe environments and encouraging open conversations about abuse, consent, and emotional well-being to break the cycle of violence.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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Instead of fostering successful reintegration, state agencies undermine federal programs, prolong unemployment, and increase the likelihood of recidivism—all at public expense.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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After court battles earlier this month, a federal judge temporarily halted Hoffman's execution by nitrogen gas last week, issuing a preliminary injunction to stop the state from immediately carrying out his death sentence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Judge Boasberg temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the law on Sunday, halting deportations for at least 14 days and directed that flights already in the air be turned around.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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How To Solve Today’s Wordle The Hint: Pursue in order to catch.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Gordon did score Newcastle’s second goal that night, when Quansah’s lack of familiarity with the role caught him out.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The state prosecutor's office went in with a backhoe, dogs and devices to find inconsistencies in the ground, but then the investigation inexplicably stalled.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The film also stalled internationally with $1.8 million from 19 markets, though that represents just 25% of its overseas footprint.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Kenya and Porsha link up for lunch, both pulling up in their Rolls-Royces.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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On a ground ball to the left side in the bottom of the second inning, in a game against the Boston Red Sox at the Twins' home facility of Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida, Lewis pulled up lame on his way to first base, limping the rest of the way to the bag.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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