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bring on

verb

  1. to induce or cause

    these pills will bring on labour

  2. slang.
    to cause sexual excitement in; stimulate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
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Arellano was first brought on as a guest for a regular roundtable discussion on issues in and around Orange County.

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Lynn made half-time changes bringing on Donna Rose and Kelsey Jones in the front row in a bid to compete more in the physical battle.

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District Judge James Boasberg convened a hastily arranged hearing in response to an emergency lawsuit brought on behalf of five Venezuelan men who feared they would be deported to El Salvador.

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Shekells was part of the GB squad at last year's Olympics in Paris and, if brought on, is set to appear in the centres.

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Cushing brought on Miedema and she had two moments of brilliance.

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