as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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Recent Examples of brought about
Due to financial straits brought about by the pandemic, industry guidelines surrounding institutional collections were relaxed, paving the way for museums to use money gained from art sales not solely for acquiring more art but rather for care of existing collections.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Today, as the company’s ninth CEO in its 102-year history takes the reins, Josh D’Amaro is forced to navigate his own existential crisis brought about by an emerging technology—artificial intelligence.
—Roland Betancourt, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The end of kayfabe brought about a strange artistic flourishing—wrestling postmodernism.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran and Hezbollah say the deal is actually the result of the larger negotiations between Tehran and Washington and was brought about by Iranian leverage.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But her presence brought about controversy among viewers who felt the storyline was too mature for kids.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Several factors have contributed to the boom in entrepreneurship over the past few years, such as the layoffs and technology changes brought about during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as current changes in the workplace brought about by AI.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
An email that was obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette shows a concern brought about by the Democratic nominee for Pulaski County judge, Wendell Griffen, that may have prompted the emergency meeting.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
The rise of Korea has also been notable over the past few years, with Hyun Suk Yoo, Acting President of Kocca, talking about recent BTS comeback and the Korean wave, Hallyu, that brought about popular K-dramas.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Today, as the company’s ninth CEO in its 102-year history takes the reins, Josh D’Amaro is forced to navigate his own existential crisis brought about by an emerging technology—artificial intelligence.
—Roland Betancourt, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
The end of kayfabe brought about a strange artistic flourishing—wrestling postmodernism.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran and Hezbollah say the deal is actually the result of the larger negotiations between Tehran and Washington and was brought about by Iranian leverage.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
But her presence brought about controversy among viewers who felt the storyline was too mature for kids.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Several factors have contributed to the boom in entrepreneurship over the past few years, such as the layoffs and technology changes brought about during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as current changes in the workplace brought about by AI.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
An email that was obtained by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette shows a concern brought about by the Democratic nominee for Pulaski County judge, Wendell Griffen, that may have prompted the emergency meeting.
—Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
The rise of Korea has also been notable over the past few years, with Hyun Suk Yoo, Acting President of Kocca, talking about recent BTS comeback and the Korean wave, Hallyu, that brought about popular K-dramas.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought about
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Armed with subpoenas, the Secret Service and other agencies are intensively focusing on what might have caused the suspect to book a room at the Washington Hilton, less than two miles north of the White House, on the night of the annual dinner.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Chief Deputy Medical Examiner Jonathan Lucas concluded that Patton’s death was an accident caused by acute bacterial bronchopneumonia complicated by influenza A, with substance use disorder and the effects of methadone listed as contributing factors.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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That event, along with the Grand Mosque seizure in 1979, created a backlash against Western thought, Western ideology.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The 76th edition of the FIFA Congress brought some 1,600 of the top soccer officials from around the world to the city.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The tools that generated them may no longer be broadly accessible.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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For full-year 2025, YouTube generated more than $60 billion in revenue, including both advertising and subscriptions, according to Alphabet.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker spokesperson Matt Hill said the governor’s order was intended to proactively block potential abuses and was not prompted by any specific concerns about state employees’ conduct.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lower staffing has prompted worry about parks’ capacity for emergency response, protection of the natural landscape and custodial maintenance.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The new severe weather alerts follow a weekend of destructive storms that spawned multiple twisters in parts of Mississippi and Texas.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The franchise, which also spawned spinoff projects like Bad Grandpa, has brought in more than $500M worldwide to date.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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Incumbent Mayor John McCann, a Republican, is the lone member of his party on a council otherwise composed of Democrats — a dynamic that has produced notable splits on several high-profile issues.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington, a big, fast, physical back who has produced in the SEC, is near the top of the list.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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