bred-in-the-bone

adjective

ˈbre-dᵊn-t͟hə-ˌbōn How to pronounce bred-in-the-bone (audio)
Definition of bred-in-the-bonenext
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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  1. chronic
  2. deep
  3. confirmed
Adjective
  • Studies have found that, in addition to reducing weight, the drug also reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in diabetics and overweight non-diabetics and chronic kidney disease due to diabetes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The study sheds light on the growing inequities in the prevalence and treatment of a chronic debilitating disease that can decrease the quality of life for millions of individuals around the world.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of chronic
Adjective
  • Gone is the gaunt, skeletal vampire of the 1922 film, replaced by a larger, more intimidating, master of the undead with a mustache and deep voice.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Kiernan Cochran, a senior travel designer at Peru Empire by Andean and a decade-long resident of Peru, brings deep cultural expertise to the conversation.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • Currently there are no confirmed cases of HPAI in Michigan in the last 30 days, as of Dec. 5, according to data from the USDA.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • That day, the family got a confirmed sighting of Hannah and an unidentified person getting on the train, but she hasn't been seen since reportedly exiting at Pico Station.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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