1
as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
a bred-in-the-bone Democrat who always votes a straight ticket
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2
as in deep
firmly established over time
bred-in-the-bone honesty earned him the nickname of "Honest Abe"
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Family members can also develop psychosomatic consequences such as chronic pain, cardiovascular disease, and a general sense of disorientation.—
William Mullane,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025 -
Specifically, sourcing the majority of your protein intake from animal products can lead to a host of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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This deeper level of engagement not only informs new office designs but can increases employees’ sense of ownership of it.—
Ryan Anderson,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That conversation opened up deeper discussions about beauty standards, authenticity, and the pressure women face to conform.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The confirmed death toll had reached 58 as of late Tuesday afternoon, Méndez said.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The confirmed death toll had reached 44, Méndez said in the early afternoon.—
Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Bred-in-the-bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bred-in-the-bone. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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