originate with

idiom

: to be first thought of, created, or produced by

That idea did not originate with him.

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But these latest social media spins and sways could well be the first to originate with a presidential candidate. —

Leslie Katz, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 While the city said most POD requests originate with police, aldermen can also request them — with the idea being that local leaders are most familiar with the needs of their community. —

Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024 Calvert, 71, said the projects he’s funded through earmarks originate with requests from local government agencies. —

Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 Unlike most legislation, trailer bills originate with the state’s Department of Finance, meaning in their earliest form they are written by the administration’s staff rather than by the legislature. —

Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for originate with

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