brought
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Brought in to replace club legend Kevin de Bruyne, Cherki had big boots to fill but the early signs suggest he can plug the hole left by the brilliant Belgian and his creativity.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
About the author: Omar Al-Ghusbi is a senior analyst at C4ADS and co-author of the Airborne Axis: Inside the Deal That Brought Iranian Drone Production to Russia External link report.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
During the function, she shared trivia about the soundtrack such as the fact that Toni Braxton’s song “Love Shoulda Brought You Home” was her introduction into the music industry.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
Jo, who contributed to the Child Practice Review entitled Our Bravery Brought Justice, said that Cyngor Gwynedd's response to concerns raised was "appalling".
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
“Took yeh from the ruined house myself, on Dumbledore’s orders. Brought yeh ter this lot...”
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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