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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To explain the intricacies of these investments, private capital set out to educate and bring around private wealth advisers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Morgan Stanley sees this outlay of cash as a good thing, allowing the tech giant to bring around nine gigawatts of compute capacity online by 2028.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
“I think the lawsuits that these states bring around conditions in facilities that are housed in their state are something that has given these companies a lot of anxiety and wasted time,” Gupta said.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
"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
He suggested that I go to the track with him, and while we waited for the servant to bring around his turn-out, he renewed his proposals about my entering Prussian service.
From The Secrets of the German War Office by Dr. Armgaard Karl Graves
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