brought
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He was 8 weeks and weighed 6 pounds, and I brought him home thinking, “What have I done? What am I doing?”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“I can sit here and be upset and sad, but this brought me closer to God,” the father said.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
One striking example comes from 1630, when an outspoken oatmeal maker was brought before England's highest church court.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
In recent years, the Green Spot has brought in about $3.5 million to $4 million in revenue annually, with profit margins of 5% to 7%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
“I’ve brought Dorothy and Charlotte—they’re both scenarioists. And this is James Howe. He’s a cameraman.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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