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
That mission, however, was born out of personal tragedy.
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Parents,
24 June 2026
For Martin, Black Pride was born out of a need to give Black LGBTQ people more representation, which is sometimes lacking in the larger community.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
It was born out of a prayer circle, in 1969, in which a group of evangelical businessmen began to speak about the need for a major Christian school in Palm Beach County.
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Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Brexit was born out of a growing sense of frustration not only with the EU but over the global financial crisis of 2008.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Parents,
24 June 2026
For Martin, Black Pride was born out of a need to give Black LGBTQ people more representation, which is sometimes lacking in the larger community.
—
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
It was born out of a prayer circle, in 1969, in which a group of evangelical businessmen began to speak about the need for a major Christian school in Palm Beach County.
—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Brexit was born out of a growing sense of frustration not only with the EU but over the global financial crisis of 2008.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.
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Astronomers could now search the cosmos for such events, the discovery of which would help verify Fuller's model.
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Pat George, a frequent flier, avoided a line at the Admirals Club in Miami because a representative called ahead to a second lounge near Gate D15 to confirm there was no wait.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.
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While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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