See bring on in All languages combined, or Wiktionary
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"ref": "1998 October, Steve Brodner, “Dubya!”, in Esquire, volume 130, number 4, page 106:",
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"ref": "2011 January 8, Paul Fletcher, “Stevenage 3 - 1 Newcastle”, in BBC:",
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"ref": "2001 October 3, “Getting Vocal About Anthems”, in Los Angeles Times:",
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"ref": "2005 October 27, “A Truly Big Daddy”, in San Jose Mercury News, California:",
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"ref": "2005 October 28, “First-year coaches already making impact”, in Anniston Star, Alabama:",
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"type": "quote"
},
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"ref": "1998 March 13, “Bringing it on: Maine W. vs. New Trier”, in Chicago Tribune:",
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},
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},
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