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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Studies by scientists in this country do not bear out the death reports, General Groves said at a press conference here today.
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Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Her childhood was spent working in her family’s home office or helping with their side hustle: a catering company born out of a love for cooking.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Supporters of a fast-growing cash aid program for Michigan moms and babies urged lawmakers on Aug. 12 to expand the program, born out of Flint and now operating in eight other communities, even farther across the state.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Moreover, while Rebecca is good at her craft, willing and eager to cause harm and chaos, her intense psychological wounds born out of David’s abandonment aren’t convincing as they are presented on screen.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2025
Her childhood was spent working in her family’s home office or helping with their side hustle: a catering company born out of a love for cooking.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Supporters of a fast-growing cash aid program for Michigan moms and babies urged lawmakers on Aug. 12 to expand the program, born out of Flint and now operating in eight other communities, even farther across the state.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Moreover, while Rebecca is good at her craft, willing and eager to cause harm and chaos, her intense psychological wounds born out of David’s abandonment aren’t convincing as they are presented on screen.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bear out
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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