bring
verb (used with object)
to carry, convey, conduct, or cause (someone or something) to come with, to, or toward the speaker.
bringing
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present participleof bring.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"The future of development will depend on bringing public finance, private investment, philanthropy, and technology together around what each country needs. The partnership -- and mix -- should evolve as countries do."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Eventually, this approach could help scientists investigate atmospheric structures on smaller scales, bringing them closer to mapping weather patterns on worlds far beyond our solar system.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
The S&P 500 fell 1.1% on Friday, bringing its weekly loss to 1.9%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
“It’s really important some of the cases they’re bringing to the show — real things that are happening to real people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The king could see nothing ahead of him, and almost at once regretted not bringing fire with him into the cave.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
