bring forth
Idioms-
Give rise to, introduce. For example, I may be new, but I can still bring forth any proposals I consider necessary . [c. 1200]
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Give birth; see under bring into the world .
Example Sentences
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“To the woman He said, ‘I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth, In pain you will bring forth children; Yet your desire will be for your husband, And he will rule over you.’”-
From Washington Times
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers asked the Legislature to amend the constitution to allow for citizens to bring forth ballot questions to change state law, but Republicans rejected it.
From Seattle Times
The network went on to pay millions in settlements to other women who brought forth harassment allegations.
From Los Angeles Times
“It becomes extremely costly for the industry to fight the ongoing litigation that’s brought forth by the environmental groups.”
From Washington Times
She was joined by several other advocates and lawmakers including Democratic State Sen. Dallas Harris of Las Vegas, who brought forth the decade-long firearm ban for those convicted of hate crimes.
From Seattle Times
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