conducing (to)

verb

present participle of conduce (to)
as in contributing (to)

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  1. bringing about
  2. drawing on
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  • Yet Middle Eastern history shows that shifts in values can be crucial in bringing about changes in social and political organization.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Fortunately, new WiFi systems are bringing about bold new solutions to age-old problems.
    — William Jones, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of bringing about
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  • Giving Martian soils a common language The new research work introduces the term ‘areths’ for Martian soil classes, drawing on Ares, the Greek name for Mars.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Another creation, the carrot bamboo, brings together vermouth, gin, manzanilla sherry, carrot, yuzu, and shiso, drawing on flavors from both Europe and Asia.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of drawing on
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“Conducing (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conducing%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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