bring around
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Also, bring round.
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Conduct someone or convey something to others. For example, Anne brought around the new intern to meet the nursing staff , or The clerk will bring round the papers for you to sign . [Late 1800s]
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Also, bring to . Restore to health or consciousness. For example, Some fresh air will help bring him to . [First half of 1800s]
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Convert or persuade someone, as in The senator was sure he could bring around the other committee members . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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"We're in rehearsals at the moment and ready to open with our pantomime on Saturday, which should hopefully bring around 72,000 people in," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023
The storm may bring around an inch of snow along the 5 Freeway near the Grapevine, potentially causing traffic delays.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2023
Together, the levied taxes are expected to bring around $140 billion, which would be channeled into subsidies.
From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022
The event is scheduled to bring around 700,000 people – a marked 200,000-person increase from the prior year.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2021
Show us where the store is, and then you bring around the team with the boxsled.
From The Rover Boys on a Hunt or The Mysterious House in the Woods by Stratemeyer, Edward
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