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brings on

VERB

provoke

Synonyms

WEAK

accelerate advance cause expedite generate give rise to induce inspire lead to occasion precipitate prompt

Example Sentences

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She rarely brings on political figures to interview.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

In Dugan, OpenAI brings on board a veteran known for his close relationships with the world’s leading ad companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"It brings on that natural anxiety, which I don't have now because of the monitor. It's made it a lot easier to live with."

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

“It definitely brings on an element of chess,” Friedman said, noting the Dodgers face similar decisions in how they pitch the Padres.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2024

The sight brings on an oppressive sadness that no car about to hit you or water about to drown you can match.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel