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The vast vast majority of illnesses, people do not bring upon themselves.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2023

I knew what misery I should bring upon the country by leaving the Basutos to ravage the Boer places, and therefore I have agreed to the proposal of Mr. J. P. Hoffman.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Jacob also testified that he too warned Eastman of the likely violence and chaos his path would bring upon the nation.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2022

“To complain would be only to bring upon themselves another storm of abuse and fury,” she wrote.

From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2019

Madame de Beaumarchais felt that it was wiser to suppress the work, dreading lest it should bring upon her family the hostile attention of the emperor.

From Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence by Kite, Elizabeth S.




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