How to Use bring on in a Sentence

bring on

verb
Definition of bring onnext
Synonyms for bring onnext
  • Wade was not brought on to be the lead courtroom lawyer in the case, a source close to the case said.
    — Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • But Milian was still brought on for rewrites, and her voice can be heard in the chorus.
    — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
  • This is the case with many tech changes brought on by the pandemic, but video was supposed to be the one that stuck around.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Much to the credit of the energy brought on by Gray and Torstensson both, there wasn’t a quiet moment to the evening.
    — Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
  • In total, the government needs to quickly bring on more than 400 CAIOs.
    — Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Inside the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, Wenders was brought on stage twice more.
    — Mark Schilling, Variety, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Wednesday was a continuation of the agony the club has brought on itself.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2023
  • After the birth of the first of their two sons, Ms. Sparks found that even the smallest dose of marijuana brought on panic attacks.
    — Sridhar Pappu, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Clark is probably just the first of several transfers the Bruins will bring on board.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
  • His favorite mug to bring on camping trips is the Snow Peak titanium mug.
    — Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 21 Nov. 2023
  • In 2021, my mom died of kidney disease brought on by diabetes.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • No matter your game plan for the day, be sure to brush up on what you’re allowed — and not allowed (glass containers, plastic bags) — to bring on the beach.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024
  • For a time, Paul Hobbs was brought on as consulting winemaker.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Firms worried about labor shortages bring on workers early in the year for the busy spring sales season, the research firm says.
    — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • Climate change has brought on searing heat and megastorms that disrupt daily life and claim lives.
    — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The cat has a small spot of irritated skin — brought on by excessive licking and scratching — that needs to heal.
    — Cathy Free, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2023
  • But there was also a lot of pressure and stress brought on by the outside world’s fascination with their every move.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The Current made two substitutions at halftime, bringing on Hailie Mace at right back and Cooper on the right wing.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2024
  • The Chicago suburbs are bringing on more data centers than any other part of the country right now.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 June 2023
  • The summer of 2023 brought on the rise of girl dinners, or meals full of foods typically reserved for snacks like cheese, candy, and popcorn.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Estrada and Manuel were brought on to sort of tag-team as directors: Manuel staying glued to Nas behind the scenes, and Estrada getting a more macro picture of the tour.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Most solid food meets the security requirements and can be brought on board planes.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The lawsuit is the first to be brought on behalf of women denied abortions in a state that enacted a new ban after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
    — Niha Masih, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Keep in mind that chess is also a very quiet game, so this is absolutely perfect for bringing on a flight with you.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Chesebro reached out to him last year on LinkedIn to ask if the firm had any work for him, Napoli said, and Chesebro was brought on as an independent contractor.
    — Isaac Stanley-Becker, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Returning samples, he was noticed by Ralph Lauren and brought on board.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The cases the justices will consider were brought on behalf of two sets of fishermen, one in New Jersey and the other in Rhode Island.
    — Adam Liptak, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Exposure can bring on a dry cough, especially if the air lacks moisture.
    — Nicole Harris, Parents, 10 July 2023
  • This mindlessness has been brought on by the onslaught of multitasking.
    — Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Circumstances brought on by both where the band is from and a global pandemic had threatened to undo Pærish.
    — Mischa Pearlman, Spin, 31 Aug. 2023

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