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as in congenital
being such from birth or by nature
a born artist and largely self-taught, John Singleton Copley was producing accomplished portraits by the time he was in his late teens
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
a born Texan and very proud of it
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Recent Examples of born
Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.
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Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
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Baby Kevin was born early, with a congenital heart defect.Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The couple attended the Children’s Hospital Gala to show their support for the hospital and medical team that operated on their son, Billy, who was born with a congenital heart defect.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Both the Yurok and Alaska’s indigenous people rely heavily on the local environment for their food and livelihood.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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These names are a mix of monikers that stem from indigenous Australian languages, Aussie place names, botanical names, and more.Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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Hekmat said the collaboration was a natural fit since both Cult Gaia and Raxxy are committed to pushing boundaries, although in different ways.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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In many ways, Glaser is a natural fit for the job: a stand-up comedian (Perfect, Bangin’) best known to audiences for her sick burns, having participated in the Comedy Central roasts of Rob Lowe, Bruce Willis, and Alec Baldwin, and, most recently, Netflix's of Tom Brady.EW.com, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Rather, Harris would need to view the job as a probable career-capper, taking pride in solving complex problems that are eating away at her native state.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Chicago native David Garrard Lowe passed away earlier this year.Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Turmeric, which comes from the root of Curcuma longa and is integral in South Asian cooking, packs all kinds of potential benefits, from chronic pain relief to muscle recovery.Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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These scenarios illustrate the growing reliance on AI systems that look helpful on the surface — yet lead to chronic consumer disempowerment and latent dissatisfaction.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Ainu’s story is poignantly reminiscent of that of aboriginal folk elsewhere: lost land, language, culture and rights.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Archaeological Planet is a museum dedicated to the history of Puerto Rico’s native aboriginal population, which includes thousands of artifacts that will transport you back in time.Zayda Rivera, Parents, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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