bear out
verb
bore out; borne out also born out; bearing out; bears out
: confirm, substantiate
a theory borne out by data
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the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
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Sometimes a parent’s instincts are born out of their own experiences.
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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The independent Interfraternity Council on the Hill — a student-run oversight organization now led by chief advocate Michael Smith — was born out of the split.
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Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
Historically, the reluctance of insurance companies to cover obesity medications is born out of a belief that obesity is a personal failing.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
It was born out of the desire to blend timeless tailoring with avant-garde design.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The independent Interfraternity Council on the Hill — a student-run oversight organization now led by chief advocate Michael Smith — was born out of the split.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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