brought
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“It makes it a tangible thing,” Mr. Malcom says of the artifacts they brought up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
"The purpose of this bill is to ensure the Irish-medium sector is brought onto an equal footing with other sectors," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The slide has brought volatility to shares of companies linked to the AI boom, with AI chip-maker Nvidia particularly in focus after chief executive Jensen Huang was caught up in a spy scandal.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
“You can even start off with a lightweight, fun question like, ‘What’s the last thing you bought that brought you joy?’” said Anat, who is also an author and finfluencer.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
Plunging one hand into her pack, she brought out three thin, reddish-brown cakes.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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