bring
verb (used with object)
to carry, convey, conduct, or cause (someone or something) to come with, to, or toward the speaker.
bringing
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present participleof bring.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In a statement, Kenya's Ministry of Health "confirms four new cases of Ebola", bringing the total to seven overall, including the deceased first case.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
The breakthrough comes from bringing together two different microscopy technologies, each with its own advantages.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
CEO David Guggina said last month was bringing in new customers and resulting in “fantastic” conversion rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Dave Roberts continued to manage like he had hope, bringing in Edwin Díaz in the seventh to keep the game close.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
And angry, too, that I’d left the donut instead of bringing it with me, because now I wanted it, even though eating it felt wrong.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
