bring up

Example Sentences

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My husband gets angry if I bring up the subject.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

But as the justices explained, Pitchford’s lawyer had tried to raise it; the trial judge had simply shut down the lawyer after he attempted to bring up the point.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Lyle Ungar, Professor in CIS and a co-author of the study, says social media can offer insight into concerns patients may not always bring up during medical visits.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

His father is an Ayurvedic practitioner and his mother stayed at home to bring up the family.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I knew she didn’t like to bring up the past—anything to do with Chemung County had to do with her Matthew.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan