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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The 53-day-long mission aims to bring around two kilograms of lunar samples to Earth for analysis.
From BBC • May 3, 2024
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
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
“They were sandy but fudgy. The Funfetti cookie was my favorite one to bring around the neighborhood.”
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2016
Ashton-Kirk summoned Stumph and said: "Tell Dixon to bring around the car at once."
From Ashton-Kirk, Criminologist by McIntyre, John T.
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