as in to verify
to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
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Recent Examples of bear out
Built during the 12th through 16th centuries, these medieval masterpieces were born out of Romanesque architecture, which saw churches designed with thick walls, round arches, and large towers.
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
The long struggle for racial integration in our nation and city was born out of the unconscionable and deliberate segregation of black and white students in the South.
—Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
According to Scripps, that bears out in the data, at least to start.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The service was born out of its acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack for roughly $750 million in 2018.
—Annie Palmer,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Stefanie Waldek, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2026
The long struggle for racial integration in our nation and city was born out of the unconscionable and deliberate segregation of black and white students in the South.
—Ray Domanico, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
According to Scripps, that bears out in the data, at least to start.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The service was born out of its acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack for roughly $750 million in 2018.
—Annie Palmer,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
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Reviewing State Minimum Insurance Requirements In addition to personal insurance needs, owners should verify their state’s minimum liability requirements.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After verifying player complaints, Wright contacted the league replay center to begin following protocol to potentially delay the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The board’s unanimous vote came weeks after pension-plan actuaries confirmed the program would be cost-neutral, as state law requires.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advocates have been at odds with the city for years over the state of their beloved shelter, prompting an audit that confirmed the validity of many of their concerns about mismanagement, operating over capacity and inadequate care.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mahan has also faulted the governor’s administration for dismissing allegations of waste, fraud and abuse in state programs, arguing those concerns should not be partisan.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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As argued in his book Abundance, Ezra Klein explains how America's growth has been hindered by well-meaning regulations, permitting requirements, and veto points that have blocked affordable housing, infrastructure, and clean energy development.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Each slipper’s lightweight design includes high-density memory foam insoles to support your feet and offer cushioning with each step.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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During his tenure, the IRGC expanded repression at home and supported terrorist proxy groups abroad, including Hezbollah.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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