bore out

past tense of bear out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bore out The following months bore out her views. Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bore out
Verb
  • In response to a Star inquiry, the State Department confirmed Arrington’s role in obtaining the replica and described the former director as helpful and knowledgeable.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The legendary, beloved actress has died at 79, it was confirmed on Saturday.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Its figures do not differentiate between civilians and combatants and cannot be independently verified by TIME.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
  • An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her defense argued that Owens had been the aggressor in the dispute and cited Lorincz’ mental health.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But Cook and his clients argued that preserving the school was not feasible.
    IndyStar, IndyStar, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Bore out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bore%20out. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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