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as in had
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
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as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
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as in related
to have a relation or connection
I just found another fact that bears on this issue
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as in turned
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the road bears left after the second traffic light
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as in carried
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the wooden bridge will only bear one truck at a time
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as in held
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
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as in acquitted
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
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as in brought
to support and take from one place to another
the rescue team came bearing much-needed food and supplies
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as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
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as in required
to have as a requirement
the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict
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Recent Examples of borne
That’s the case because the war against big is by definition a war against progress born of discovery.
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John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Patricia’s mother was one of the witnesses — and according to her, the baby was born around August 1969.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
If the girl hadn’t died in the 1960s, then she must have been born later.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
His mother, Pauline, was born in New York.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
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John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Patricia’s mother was one of the witnesses — and according to her, the baby was born around August 1969.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
If the girl hadn’t died in the 1960s, then she must have been born later.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
His mother, Pauline, was born in New York.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2024
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Galliano’s cultural impact and technical and inventive Margiela creations have had a halo effect on the brand as a whole, Margiela parent company OTB’s founder and chairman Renzo Rosso told Vogue Business in a recent interview.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the company had little trouble finding takers for the 349 copies to be made.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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This marks the show’s return to FOX, which carried the show from its 1990 inaugural broadcast through 2006.Paul Grein, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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For example, of the 2,430 Major League Baseball games played during the 2024 regular season, only 150 were carried nationally on traditional broadcast or streaming channels.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was ordered to be held without bail.Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Penny has issued his first public remarks after being acquitted of charges stemming from the May 2023 killing of homeless man Jordan Neely on the New York City subway.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In September 2023, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a conservative favorite, was acquitted after an impeachment trial overseen by Speaker Phelan.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Babies with only one umbilical artery are at risk of being born small, but Naomi, her daughter, weighed over 6 pounds, so she was assumed to be fine.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our universe appears to be expanding about eight percent faster than initially assumed possible, according to new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Army led the nation in rushing averaging 309 yards per game with a hybrid triple-option attack running the ball 55 times per game.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Big is the definition of growth, because big is the surest evidence that the needs of consumers aren’t just being met, but brilliantly led.John Tamny, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In addition to his prison time, the rapper will be required to serve five years of supervised probation after his release.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alternatively, personalized treatment strategies not only meet individual needs but also maximize the valuable window of time required for effective intervention.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Borne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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