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brought

American  
[brawt] / brɔt /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of bring.

brought British  
/ brɔːt /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of bring

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Ramos’ suit against the school board wasn’t the only Section 2 case brought in Farmers Branch.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

In nearby Mount Horeb, known as the “Troll Capital of the World,” locals are caught between sympathy for the dogs and unease at the upheaval activists have brought.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

One striking example comes from 1630, when an outspoken oatmeal maker was brought before England's highest church court.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The couple oppose the Ukrainian bill, arguing the surrogacy agency they went through had brought them "joy and happiness".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

As I reached to accept them, Trey brought up his other hand, capturing the hollow shafts of the feathers and my hand between both of his own.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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