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  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bring.

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Examples

  • The term brings to mind satanic rituals, but in fact merely is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "a quasi-religious group, often living in a colony, with a charismatic leader who indoctrinates members with unorthodox or extremist views, practices or beliefs."

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • The term brings to mind green, pastoral fields dotted with contented content, the larger posts grazing in the sunshine, young article stubs gamboling about.

    Wired Top Stories Lore Sj 2011

  • The designation brings the firm under Fed supervision, and earns the firm tougher capital, leverage, liquidity and other rules.

    Debating Dodd-Frank: Is 'Too Big to Fail' Gone? Victoria McGrane 2011

  • After putting up with lie after lie from Obama and his administration, the truth Sarah Palin brings is refreshing and much needed.

    Reid takes dig at Palin in reelection launch 2010

  • The word brings to mind Rocky and those pectorals he so loved—that Grace so loved.

    Amaryllis in Blueberry Christina Meldrum 2011

  • The word brings to mind Rocky and those pectorals he so loved—that Grace so loved.

    Amaryllis in Blueberry Christina Meldrum 2011

  • Before you even look at the repertoire on Viktoria Mullova's latest recording, the title brings you up short.

    Viktoria Mullova: from Russia in a blond wig 2011

  • The word brings to mind Rocky and those pectorals he so loved—that Grace so loved.

    Amaryllis in Blueberry Christina Meldrum 2011

  • “The Mongolians are so frightened of them that even saying their name brings bad luck,” Lilly said.

    The Curse of the Wendigo William James Henry 2010

  • “The Mongolians are so frightened of them that even saying their name brings bad luck,” Lilly said.

    The Curse of the Wendigo William James Henry 2010

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