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also born
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as in produced
to bring forth from the womb
luckily, she turned out to be able to bear children after all
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as in stood
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
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as in related
to have a relation or connection
I just found another fact that bears on this issue
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as in turned
to go on a specified course or in a certain direction
the road bears left after the second traffic light
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as in carried
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the wooden bridge will only bear one truck at a time
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as in held
to keep in one's mind or heart
I'm not one to bear grudges
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as in acquitted
to manage the actions of (oneself) in a particular way
she bore herself well in her first public speaking event
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as in brought
to support and take from one place to another
the rescue team came bearing much-needed food and supplies
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as in assumed
to take to or upon oneself
I bear some responsibility for the mishap
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as in required
to have as a requirement
the violence in that country bears watching if the world wants to avoid a serious international conflict
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Recent Examples of borne
Juvete Tejay is Cameroonian, born in France, and also tried Jack Stack BBQ.
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Zuri Primos
june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Those designs showed roadways through people’s homes, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods that have borne the cost of growth before.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term directing federal agencies not to recognize the citizenship of babies born in the United States if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Paths to the World Cup Haiti’s talisman and top scorer, Duckens Nazon, was born in a Parisian suburb and played with a series of French professional teams before being recruited to the English team Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017.
—Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
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Zuri Primos
june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Those designs showed roadways through people’s homes, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods that have borne the cost of growth before.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term directing federal agencies not to recognize the citizenship of babies born in the United States if neither parent is a citizen or lawful permanent resident.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Paths to the World Cup Haiti’s talisman and top scorer, Duckens Nazon, was born in a Parisian suburb and played with a series of French professional teams before being recruited to the English team Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017.
—Laurent Dubois, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
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The Bangladesh-Germany co-production, produced by Manoj Pramanik and German co-producer Christoph Thoke of Mogador Film, world premiered in the Asian New Talent section.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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The fact that it was conceived without thought and for decades was produced and consumed without thought is immaterial.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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The Jordanian fans in their white shirts stood proud, celebrating their country’s first World Cup appearance at one end, while the red wall of the Austrians bore down on them from the other.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Parents stood with children draped in Algerian flags while groups of young adults posed for photos and older supporters shared memories of previous World Cups and historic national team moments.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Encouraging kids to choose STEM- and business-related majors just makes sense for the changing student body.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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And the two developments may be related.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed on Saturday in the Central District of California, claims that the supermodel turned media personality participated in a 3½-hour interview, of which about 16 minutes was used.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sean McGuire was acquitted on Friday in the November 2019 strangulation killing of Betty McGuire.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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She was acquitted of concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Substitutions brought fresh life to Switzerland's team in the second half, and those subs scored three goals in a matter of minutes — two by Johan Manzambi and one by Rubén Vargas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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In December 2024, Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons and forgery charges brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Borne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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