bring over

British

verb

(tr, adverb) to cause (a person) to change allegiances

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“Duane the polar bear, I am a scientist, as you well know. I deal with what is. I cannot accept that magic is involved. Bring over that chunk of lapis lazuli that’s sitting on the shelf. I have something you can use for your next encounter with the voices.”

From Literature

"I'll bring over a gallon of milk tomorrow morning!"

From Literature

“I could bring over some cleaning supplies, if you want.”

From Literature

“He’s Coal’s buddy. You bring over anybody you want anytime, Coal. Okay?”

From Literature

Winter Storm Fern is forecast to bring over a foot of snow and heavy ice from Texas to the Northeast from Friday evening through early Monday.

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