bring around
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Also, bring round.
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Conduct someone or convey something to others. For example, Anne brought around the new intern to meet the nursing staff , or The clerk will bring round the papers for you to sign . [Late 1800s]
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Also, bring to . Restore to health or consciousness. For example, Some fresh air will help bring him to . [First half of 1800s]
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Convert or persuade someone, as in The senator was sure he could bring around the other committee members . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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According to its developers, this real estate project of nearly 1.3 million square feet, scheduled for completion in early 2027, is expected to bring around 1,600 rental apartments onto the market.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
The 53-day-long mission aims to bring around two kilograms of lunar samples to Earth for analysis.
From BBC ● May 3, 2024
The storm may bring around an inch of snow along the 5 Freeway near the Grapevine, potentially causing traffic delays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
Together, the levied taxes are expected to bring around $140 billion, which would be channeled into subsidies.
From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2022
By the aid of literature, we bring around us all things, all places, men, and times.
From Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre by Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de
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