as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of bring about
Minutes away from his position in Arcadia, reports indicated a fire had started in approximately the same place where, in 1993, another fire had brought about catastrophic consequences.
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Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
But while a preemptive attack by Iran could trigger a momentary, rally-around-the-flag reprieve for the government domestically, such a confrontation would likely bring about the sort of military action Tehran wants to avoid.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
This play is bringing about far more resolution than any reunion ever has.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Roarke LaCoursiere, with the Indiana Catholic Conference, said the organization opposes the bill because while its members stand with the victims and their families, the death penalty doesn’t bring about justice.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to rinse the gasket well to prevent the vinegar from drying out the rubber and causing cracks.—
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Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.—
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
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Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.—
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The Hawks then went out and outscored the Lakers 14-2 in fast-break points in a third quarter that saw Atlanta’s lead balloon to 28, prompting Redick to bench his entire starting lineup of Dončić, Ayton, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia.—
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Composite sketches were then widely circulated, prompting a surge of tips that put Wuornos and Moore on investigators’ radar.—
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By the end of this eerily melodic, strangely beautiful song about doing nothing, Tyler dreams wistfully of loitering in a parking lot.—
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That’s one of the most beautiful things about doing the play right now, that there are so many people coming who have never been to a play before, especially young people.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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The batteries are also expected to be smaller, lighter, and cheaper to produce than existing lithium-ion packs.—
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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20about. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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