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

I wanted the action to bring up that transition in perspective.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“And why’s it my fault? They’re the ones who always bring up the story of how they got me. ‘

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix