brought
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This is the second time MLAs have voted on a hunting bill brought by John Blair.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
He rarely performed, although he later brought his spiritual quest into his music in compositions such as "Patanjali," named for the great yoga master.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
So I just brought that to the show.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Police who investigated the case are clear Nix would never have been brought to justice had it not been for Bernard's courage in coming forward decades later.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
She saw the hurt, apologized, brought you an ice cream sundae later.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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