as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of bring on
But instead of experiencing a powder high, skiers and snowboarders encountered long lift lines, limited terrain and widespread frustration brought on by a strike by ski patrollers.
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David Goodman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The lawsuit comes as insurers have been pulling back from California’s home insurance market en masse, often citing the risk of catastrophic events brought on by climate change.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Key considerations for women in midlife Women in midlife are most notably affected by hormonal shifts that are brought on by menopause, so altering or playing with any prescription for off-label use can be dangerous.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
Surgical menopause symptoms start more suddenly and are more severe than menopause not brought on by surgery.2
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—Joy Emeh, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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David Goodman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Advertisement The lawsuit comes as insurers have been pulling back from California’s home insurance market en masse, often citing the risk of catastrophic events brought on by climate change.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Key considerations for women in midlife Women in midlife are most notably affected by hormonal shifts that are brought on by menopause, so altering or playing with any prescription for off-label use can be dangerous.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
Surgical menopause symptoms start more suddenly and are more severe than menopause not brought on by surgery.2
4.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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Airport-goers be warned: Getting to Sky Harbor International Airport may be even more of a headache than usual this weekend as a major freeway near downtown Phoenix will be closed from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13, causing trouble getting in and out of the city, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.—
Lauren De Young,
The Arizona Republic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Just something to cause the vegetation to turn green.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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The goal remains for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group to create PVOD and pay-one window opportunities for Max.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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The stores create and post much of their own content separate from the main Barnes & Noble account and also are responsible for their in-store marketing of #BookTok titles in displays.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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Recent months have brought normal to above-average rainfall to much of Northern California, while Southern California has entered an exceptionally dry period.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
9 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the government could also lose substantial tax revenue, as the social media app generated $5.3 billion in taxes in 2023.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, The Count of Monte Cristo – which was France’s most successful film at the international box office in 2024, generating 3.3M admissions for a €20.7M gross – went straight to TV in Italy, where it was broadcast as a special film event on December 26 and 27 by Canale5.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Bears fans are going wild on the Internet after star quarterback Caleb Williams was spotted with a cast on his throwing hand, prompting worries about his condition.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2002, prompted by a personal need, Dimitri Lemonides conceptualized and developed PileMate, a durable, versatile sleeve that provides an all-year solution for boats, docks, and pilings.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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However, the digital economy has brought about a new paradigm.—
Pandwe Gibson,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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All our sufferings must therefore be lesser evils that somehow serve to bring about a greater good.—
Anthony Gottlieb,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement According to Amika Mota, who worked as a firefighter in California’s Chowchilla prison before her release in 2015, during major fires prisoners do a lot of preventive and protective work, like clearing brush or cutting gaps in the vegetation to slow the spread of flames.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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So our parents have no idea about one of the most important things their children are doing.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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Each student designer produced 12 ensembles featured some traditional as well as creative ideas featuring sustainability and inspired designs regarding self-care and mental health.—
Brian T. Krista,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2025
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She’s been invited to sit front row at Saint Laurent, which produced the movie and dressed her for several of her events.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
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