have one's origin
idiom
: to begin to exist : to be produced or created
The silk industry had its origin in China.
The school had its origin with a large gift from a donor.
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“Have one's origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20one%27s%20origin. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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