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And when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, the Dodgers decided against bringing up an outfielder who could share playing time with Hernández, betting that he could end his slump.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Although there is no German ban on bringing up a child born to a surrogate mother abroad, Spahn, 46, has been criticised by politicians from several parties, including his own.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Leah, 54, remembers bringing up the subject of menopause to her mother and aunts, to their horror.

From Salon Jun. 14, 2026

He had mentioned he was trying to lose weight, and the chatbot started bringing up that fact everywhere, including when he was looking for restaurant recommendations while out of town.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

I found a long strong stick to protect myself as I sat playing with leaves on the ground to avoid bringing up thoughts that occupied my mind.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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