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as in to fulfil
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the cast and crew were able to bring off an eccentric but engaging reinterpretation of King Lear
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as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
had it been alerted in time, a nearby ship might have been able to bring off all of the passengers from the Titanic
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Recent Examples of bring off
The Fifth, lasting more than seventy minutes, is probably the hardest to bring off.
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Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Mount’s substitution against Brighton may have been enforced, but he was also brought off as part of Ten Hag’s first set of changes against Fulham.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Understandably, the number 8 received a standing ovation when he was brought off in the 85th minute and was in a fine mood with reporters in the mixed zone post-match.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Portraying the life of a diva pop star — or, at least, doing it convincingly — isn’t the easiest thing for a movie to bring off.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that his striker Kylian Mbappe asked to be brought off during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Deportivo Alaves in La Liga.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
More than 20 Angelenos, including three children under the age of 8, were brought off the street, according to the mayor’s office.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
The cast works hard and brings off some antic moments, but too many of the riffs fall flat.
—Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
The Germany international came on at half time in the traditional fixture, but was brought off 22 minutes later after losing the ball for one of the visitors' goals.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring off
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The unit developed such a big reputation worldwide that former Chief Daryl Gates famously boasted in 1980 that his SWAT team could rescue American hostages being held in Iran.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Within a week of being rescued from the street, Snoop moved in with Phillips (@lomeetsworld).Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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By praising actions that leverage their strengths to fulfill their mission, individuals feel understood and valued.Kunio Hara, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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With factories close to significant garment manufacturing markets including China and India, Recover can provide quality and consistency to brands to both fulfill their growing demand for recycled materials while keeping flexibility in their supply chains.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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Notre-Dame was also a wreck during the 19th century when a young French architect named Eugène Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc was hired to save it from ruin.Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Today's top stories Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is fighting to save his nomination by defending himself against allegations of drinking and womanizing.Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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This can be performed in separate locations or between individuals in the same room using a speakerphone.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kamilah performed an original rap that hyped up Seacrest.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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If the execution moves forward, Collings will be the 23rd inmate executed in the U.S. this year, with at least three more scheduled before January.Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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The display's welcoming name was inspired by the spirit of friendship, which is a key theme for both the Lower East Side gallery and Sentebale's work, deeply rooted in community engagement and collaborating with national and international organizations to execute programming.Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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One which effortlessly and seamlessly ups its game to achieve new heights of performance and driver engagement.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The yarn is also produced in different counts to achieve light and heavy-weight garments.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 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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Also rare: a parent who hasn’t felt bad about yelling at their kid after doing so.Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 30 Nov. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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With a total budget of barely $40,000 per year, CATS also helps search the national park for snares set by bushmeat poachers and carries out an extensive conservation education program designed primarily to teach people how to stay safe around elephants.Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Bring off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20off. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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