bring about

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North West Mull Community Woodland Company said the aim of its purchase was to "bring about social and economic development" of Ulva for the benefit of the community now and for future generations.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

How did your conversations with people in tech help you understand where the ambition and attempts to bring about useful advances gives way to that?

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Lady Bird Johnson launched a series of beautification and urban renewal projects in Washington, a visual taste of the Great Society her husband hoped to bring about nationwide.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

"The study shows that we are born with different genetic predispositions and that it is difficult to bring about long-term change in this regard through policy measures."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

The prince should be on guard against them and fear them as if they were declared enemies, because they will always help to bring about his downfall in adverse times.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli