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as in raised
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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as in introduced
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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as in stopped
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 brought up
Williams brought up conflict-of-interest concerns between Wolff and McKeon that several residents have raised over the past several weeks.
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The kitchen and adjoining service areas were reworked, and systems were brought up to modern standards, allowing the house to function as a contemporary estate without losing its historic character.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
That supergroup is one that gets brought up a lot in describing the Milk Carton Kids.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump brought up the project unprompted and spoke about it for several minutes at a White House event on efforts to reduce drug prices.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Kennedy also brought up another study by John and Sonja McKinlay, which was published in the Milbank Memorial Fund Quarterly.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The changes, which were approved unanimously last month by commissioners, were brought up again during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting by Commissioner Melissa Castro, who was seeking to modify them after hearing from upset golfers.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Padman brought up how the whole cast was young and quickly became stars.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
His quiet, confident witness since becoming pontiff in May had already reignited a spiritual light in me to adhere closer to the faith I was brought up in.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The kitchen and adjoining service areas were reworked, and systems were brought up to modern standards, allowing the house to function as a contemporary estate without losing its historic character.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
That supergroup is one that gets brought up a lot in describing the Milk Carton Kids.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Trump brought up the project unprompted and spoke about it for several minutes at a White House event on efforts to reduce drug prices.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Kennedy also brought up another study by John and Sonja McKinlay, which was published in the Milbank Memorial Fund Quarterly.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
The changes, which were approved unanimously last month by commissioners, were brought up again during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting by Commissioner Melissa Castro, who was seeking to modify them after hearing from upset golfers.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Padman brought up how the whole cast was young and quickly became stars.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
His quiet, confident witness since becoming pontiff in May had already reignited a spiritual light in me to adhere closer to the faith I was brought up in.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought up
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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When Fudd was introduced, Wings general manager Curt Miller said the club didn’t hesitate on a decision that added to an already elite backcourt with Bueckers and four-time All-Star Arike Ogunbowale.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a member of the Rock Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors, Spector effectively blocked the Ronettes’ nomination for years, although the group was finally inducted — and introduced by Richards — in 2007, after Spector had been arrested and convicted of the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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In a preliminary injunction, Judge Robert Pitman stopped short of ordering a temporary air conditioning remedy.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Swayman stopped the puck but had to freeze it for a defensive-zone faceoff.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Dubai is looking to shore up confidence in the emirate after it was repeatedly attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, shaking a perception of security fostered over decades.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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This experience, of writing for an audience of a few hundred people fostered in me a love of writing for its own sake.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Jags also have Hunter Long and Quintin Morris on the roster as blocking tight ends, and Boerkircher gives them another body at a position that the Los Angeles Rams placed an emphasis on last season.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Wreaths and flowers were placed at the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Memorial Park in Pasadena.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two biggest steel producers, Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, as well as smaller mills, halted production.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Quin Snyder’s Towns wrinkle stalled the Knicks briefly, then stopped working.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But by March, the fight seemed to have stalled out.—
Kerry Sheridan,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gonzales drove a first-pitch slider to left, and Church jumped and caught the ball above the top of the 6-foot wall, 373 feet from home plate.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s what kept his head on straight in the trenches, even when his socks got bogged down with mud and soldiers flanked on either side of him caught shrapnel or pneumonia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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