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  • past participle of bring.
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brought

American  
[brawt] / brɔt /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of bring.


brought British  
/ brɔːt /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of bring

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"The unfortunate reality is that some young people will be brought to justice," he said.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The firm launched in May with the acquisition of AI consulting and engineering firm Tomoro, which brought in a team of 150.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The pose brought him so much shame that during his press tour for “Project Hail Mary,” the Oscar nominee took matters into his own … hands.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

One day, I leaned forward to ask Witkoff what brought him to the courtroom that day.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

He has brought a church bell with him to give to the Our Lady of La Salette Church upon his arrival.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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