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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Morgan Stanley sees this outlay of cash as a good thing, allowing the tech giant to bring around nine gigawatts of compute capacity online by 2028.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
“I think the lawsuits that these states bring around conditions in facilities that are housed in their state are something that has given these companies a lot of anxiety and wasted time,” Gupta said.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 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
When I paid him I bade him tell Burke to bring around my horse and fetch my saddle bags; and then I dressed me in my regimentals.
From The Little Red Foot by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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