bring upon
Example Sentences
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The vast vast majority of illnesses, people do not bring upon themselves.
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2023
I knew what misery I should bring upon the country by leaving the Basutos to ravage the Boer places, and therefore I have agreed to the proposal of Mr. J. P. Hoffman.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Jacob also testified that he too warned Eastman of the likely violence and chaos his path would bring upon the nation.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2022
“To complain would be only to bring upon themselves another storm of abuse and fury,” she wrote.
From The Guardian • Apr. 9, 2019
“Now,” he said as he drove them from the castle gates, “never again blame Adam and Eve for the misfortunes which you bring upon yourselves!”
From Mighty Mikko A Book of Finnish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales by Fillmore, Parker
