bring up
Example Sentences
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“When you bring up children, so much of your energy is reacting to ‘Oh, he’s sick.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Jamelle Bouie: I would bring up some other examples, too.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Don’t bring up any overbearing behavior like, “You message me too much,” as they will probably get defensive.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Barbarians finally provided some typical flair with countless offloads following a de Klerk break but the move broke down to bring up the first water break.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
George would bring up big wreaths of flowers to the stage.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
