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
The same agreement that ended the 2006 war was used by Lebanese officials to bring about a ceasefire more than two decades later.
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Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
If the thought of reheating steak brings about mental images of tough, rubbery meat – don’t despair.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
While consumers are still grappling with higher prices on everyday items and groceries, surveys and commentary suggest any uncertainty brought about by the election has lifted over the past couple of weeks.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Sims joined the board last year in the hopes of being able to bring about this change himself.
—Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
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Seasonal visitors like rodents, spiders, and wildlife can cause significant damage and health risks without intervention.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Geminid meteors are caused by dust and debris left in the inner solar system, not by a comet — as is usually the case for meteor showers — but by an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, which hurtles through the solar system every 18 months.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Project 2025, a blueprint for Donald Trump’s second term created by people with close ties to his incoming administration, outlines a plan to have the FDA pull mifepristone from the market.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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With a little help from stylist Harry Lambert, Corrin has created a new standard for red-carpet dressing where conventional glamour is something to be challenged and unsettled.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
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Disney brings us a new and original tale of these beloved characters telling two parallel stories and correcting the aspects that didn’t work in the 2019 remake.Michaela Zee, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Staple is embarking on his latest partnership to bring better authentication tools and user experiences to the fashion world.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Big Forecasts Sky projects the new studio will generate £3BN ($3.8BN) investment over its first five years.Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Thune plans to punt a deal on tax reform until later in the year, prompting concern from members of the Ways and Means Committee who fear their bill will get sidelined.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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Just as cyclical stocks had become the clear choice into and after the election, the economic data have softened a bit from strong levels, prompting industrials and bank stocks last week to pull back 2% or so.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Against an Auburn team that wanted to do the same things, Alabama’s defense bounced back in a major way.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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There are just some things its competitors do a little bit better.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Its fermentation process naturally produces lactic acid which speeds up skin cell turnover for baby-soft skin.Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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In addition, the team produced vocal and instrumental sounds at rock art sites and recorded the results.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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