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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

In a speech made after he was confirmed as the new Labour leader this week, Burnham - wearing a suit and tie - could not resist bringing up his clothes again.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

And after Diego Maradona lifted his country to a 2-1 win over Three Lions in the quarterfinal, he didn’t shy away from bringing up the islands known in Argentina as Las Malvinas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

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

From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026

It was the Owslafa bringing up the prisoner.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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