upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 
: early training
especially
: a particular way of bringing up a child
had a strict upbringing
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As such, Englander’s preoccupation is with the concepts of gods and artifacts more broadly, interpreted through the puppets and cultural cues of her millennial upbringing.
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Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
American Sports Story also makes clear the role of Hernandez’s troubled upbringing in his violent personality.
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Her actions, scars and sick tattoos provide unspoken clues about Momma’s upbringing, rebellion and penance.
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For inspiration, Ada looked to her work, and upbringing.
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Alexandra Bregman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
American Sports Story also makes clear the role of Hernandez’s troubled upbringing in his violent personality.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
Her actions, scars and sick tattoos provide unspoken clues about Momma’s upbringing, rebellion and penance.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
For inspiration, Ada looked to her work, and upbringing.
—Outside Online, 11 Sep. 2024
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upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ
: the process or way of bringing up and training
had a strict upbringing
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