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20 words

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   bring to someone's attentionphrasal verb

   to make someone aware of something, especially in a formal context

   “I wish to bring this issue to your attention before the meeting.”

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   bring to a closephrasal verb/brɪŋ tə ə kləʊz/

   to end something, especially an event or a period of activity

   “They decided to bring the meeting to a close after three hours of discussion.”

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   bring into playphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈɪntə pleɪ/

   make something become active or have an effect in a situation

   “Economic sanctions brought into play a range of unintended consequences.”

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   bring to justicephrasal verb/brɪŋ tuː ˈdʒʌstɪs/

   to ensure that someone who committed a crime is arrested and punished according to law

   “Efforts are underway to bring the suspects to justice.”

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   bring roundphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈraʊnd/

   to make someone regain consciousness; to persuade someone to change their opinion

   “The paramedic managed to bring him round after he fainted.”

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   bring into questionphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈɪntə ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

   cause something to be doubted; cast doubt on the validity or accuracy of something

   “The latest audit brought into question the accuracy of the financial reports.”

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   bring charges againstphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈtʃɑː(r)dʒɪz əˈɡenst/

   to officially accuse someone of a crime in a court of law

   “The prosecutor decided to bring charges against the company for pollution.”

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   bring into considerationphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˌɪntə kənˌsɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

   to introduce something so that it will be considered when making a decision or having a discussion

   “We should bring the long-term environmental costs into consideration before approving the project.”

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   bring into linephrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈɪntə laɪn/

   to make something conform or comply with a standard, policy, or rule

   “The regulator moved quickly to bring the sector into line with new safety standards.”

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    bring offphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈɒf/

    to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected

    “She brought off an amazing rescue despite the danger.”

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    bring oneself tophrasal verb/brɪŋ wʌnˈself tuː/

    to force or manage yourself to do something you really do not want to do

    “I knew I should apologise, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.”

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    bring to bookphrasal verb / idiom/brɪŋ tə bʊk/

    to make someone face punishment or be called to account, often legally

    “The authorities promised to bring those responsible to book.”

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    bring to the forephrasal verb/brɪŋ tə ðə fɔː/

    to make an issue or topic important or receive attention

    “The scandal was brought to the fore by investigative journalists.”

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    bring under scrutinyphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈʌndə ˈskruːtɪni/

    to subject something to careful and detailed examination

    “The company's finances were brought under scrutiny after the leak.”

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    bring up to speedphrasal verb/brɪŋ ʌp tuː ˈspiːd/

    to make someone have the latest information or reach the required level of knowledge or skill

    “Let me bring you up to speed on the project's current priorities.”

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    bring under controlphrasal verb/brɪŋ ˈʌndə(r) kənˈtrəʊl/

    to manage or suppress something so that it is no longer dangerous or out of control

    “Authorities worked hard to bring the outbreak under control.”

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    bring tophrasal verb/brɪŋ tuː/

    to cause someone to regain consciousness; to cause something to reach a particular state or level

    “The first aid helped bring the injured man to.”

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    bring a lawsuit againstphrasal verb/brɪŋ ə ˈlɔːsjuːt əˈɡenst/

    to take legal action against someone in civil court (to sue)

    “Several consumers brought a lawsuit against the manufacturer for faulty products.”

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    bring forthphrasal verb/brɪŋ fɔːθ/

    to produce, give rise to, or cause something to be revealed or to exist

    “The proposal brought forth several innovative ideas.”

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    bring into disreputephrasal verb / formal phrase/brɪŋ ˈɪntə dɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

    to cause someone or something to lose reputation or respect

    “False allegations can quickly bring a politician into disrepute.”