bring on
Example Sentences
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When the idea to bring on a star outside the franchise was presented to”The Bachelorette” showrunner Scott Teti, he did some homework.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
“We believe the company is well-setup to bring on at least another customer of similar size to at least the Microsoft contract.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
He went on to say the company instead could bring on someone with a strong AI background to focus on its growth in that area.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Neurodiverse people can become overwhelmed or distressed when surrounded by large numbers of people, which can bring on sensory overload or panic attacks.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
“I do hope she doesn’t get lost—it’ll bring on her shingles if she does, you’ll see,” said Miss Forcible.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.