brought up

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I was an outfielder in the Braves Minor League system until I was brought up to the majors on Sept. 7, 1968.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

When Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified on Tuesday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a couple of his questioners brought up a stunning new claim.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

“We’re proving a next-generation seawater desalination system that answers all of the concerns brought up by the environmentalists.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Fennell, who has two children, said the course's current design was "dangerous" and needed to be "brought up to date for the use of modern golf equipment".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Faro, not used to being led, had a hard time at first—he kept trying to run and each time was brought up short.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien