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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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What To Know Brown was born into a Jewish family on November 10, 1948 in Minnesota.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Whale surveys like this are critical to identifying and cataloging every right whale calf that's born, important work because these are some of the most endangered whales in the world.
—Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Several calves born last season are presumed dead – and at least one was killed by a boat strike.
—Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Mull was born here (to a carpenter dad and actress mom) before moving to the Cleveland suburbs.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Whale surveys like this are critical to identifying and cataloging every right whale calf that's born, important work because these are some of the most endangered whales in the world.
—Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Several calves born last season are presumed dead – and at least one was killed by a boat strike.
—Emily Jones, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Mull was born here (to a carpenter dad and actress mom) before moving to the Cleveland suburbs.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Carter had little national name recognition when he was elected president in 1976, having served in the Georgia Senate and one term as governor of the state before moving to the White House.Stephen Fowler, NPR, 4 Jan. 2025
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They were carried to the Shelby Street church in a procession.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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After years at 53rd Street and Harper Court it was held at Midway Plaisance Park near the University of Chicago campus.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Yet the game held more significance for sentimental reasons given the mammoth trade intertwining the two teams’ futures.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Murder charges were brought against Mays in Turner's disappearance, but he was acquitted due to a lack of evidence.Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Antony has acquitted himself well in cameos under Amorim but is playing only a bit-part role and attracted interest from Real Betis during the final days of the summer window.Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Following these revelations, last week brought the news that Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University freshman, was charged by federal prosecutors for plotting an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York.The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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He was brought here to be a difference maker, brought here with the same kind of Hail Mary the Jets once threw at another aging Green Bay quarterback named Favre.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the other end, Gibbs began to slither his way into open space, and the Lions assumed full control.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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As an incentive for the teams to stick around, the city assumed ownership of the land but agreed to give it back to the teams at the expiration of a ground lease in 2023, according to documents reviewed by The Post.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
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Nix also led the Broncos in rushing with 47 yards on seven carries.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The legislature’s actions curtailing the Ethics Commission have led Chaffee to rethink how her group wrote the initial ballot initiative.Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
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If a bonus code is required, it should be automatically triggered by tapping the PLAY NOW button next to the offer of your choosing on this page.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dillingham has preached since the day he was hired in 2022 that an active fan base is required for the Sun Devils to reach their football potential.Doug Haller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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