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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Champions League qualification, the club's ultimate goal which would bring around 50m Euros, can still be clinched via a win against Sevilla.
From BBC • May 31, 2023
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
Some estimates calculate that modern warehouses can bring around 1,000 additional daily truck trips to a surrounding neighborhood.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2022
“They were sandy but fudgy. The Funfetti cookie was my favorite one to bring around the neighborhood.”
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2016
Every once in a while wed stop at a stashun an some red cross nurses would bring around coffee.
From "Same old Bill, eh Mable!" by Breck, G. William
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