bear out
verb
bore out; borne out also born out; bearing out; bears out
: confirm, substantiate
a theory borne out by data
Examples of bear out in a Sentence
the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
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This week’s cover story looks at how some of those sheriffs currently remain in office, even after convictions for things like drunk driving and official misconduct or pending criminal charges born out of serious allegations.
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Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
How Oakland clinched its first championship fit their story of a franchise born out of desperation.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The following months bore out her views.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s newest speakeasy is born out of a fantastical myth and a true — though somewhat cryptic — history.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
How Oakland clinched its first championship fit their story of a franchise born out of desperation.
—Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
The following months bore out her views.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Kansas City’s newest speakeasy is born out of a fantastical myth and a true — though somewhat cryptic — history.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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