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
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
When I paid him I bade him tell Burke to bring around my horse and fetch my saddle bags; and then I dressed me in my regimentals.
From The Little Red Foot by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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