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also born out
as in confirmed
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 borne out
In fact, every step has been fiercely contested — particularly the parklets, which many Bay Area cities quickly abandoned after they were born out of necessity in a pandemic era of social distancing and outdoor dining.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Michigan Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck Few places have a city-club bond as organic as the one between Detroit and Detroit City FC, which was born out of a local coed rec league.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 9 June 2026
The group’s rise echoes a trend across South Asia of youth movements born out of social media playing a central role in anti-government protests, including uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and unrest in Nepal.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The idea for the company was born out of his own frustrating outdoor experience.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The cover story, written by Eric Konigsberg and Maer Roshan, was born out of a cultural panic widely reported at the time.
—Adam Turner, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
Similarly, Baltimore City’s recently passed one-year moratorium on data centers was borne out of water- and electricity-related panic.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Unlike Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, when Victor Wembanyama’s 32-footer to force a double overtime was the product of flow state and downright arrogance, his half-court 3-pointer at the end of the first half of Game 4 was born out of desperation and evolution.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Sometimes a parent’s instincts are born out of their own experiences.
—Parents, 24 May 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Michigan Keyworth Stadium, Hamtramck Few places have a city-club bond as organic as the one between Detroit and Detroit City FC, which was born out of a local coed rec league.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 9 June 2026
The group’s rise echoes a trend across South Asia of youth movements born out of social media playing a central role in anti-government protests, including uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and unrest in Nepal.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The idea for the company was born out of his own frustrating outdoor experience.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The cover story, written by Eric Konigsberg and Maer Roshan, was born out of a cultural panic widely reported at the time.
—Adam Turner, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
Similarly, Baltimore City’s recently passed one-year moratorium on data centers was borne out of water- and electricity-related panic.
—Ross Marchand, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Unlike Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, when Victor Wembanyama’s 32-footer to force a double overtime was the product of flow state and downright arrogance, his half-court 3-pointer at the end of the first half of Game 4 was born out of desperation and evolution.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Sometimes a parent’s instincts are born out of their own experiences.
—Parents, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borne out
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Officers later located the bear and confirmed there was no further danger before turning the investigation over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The process for the return of Terrible’s to Primm kick-started May 5, when Affinity confirmed the closure of Primm Valley Casino Resorts.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Discover verified Agoda coupons and discount codes to save on hotels, flights, and vacation packages.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 June 2026
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That has not been verified, and authorities in Westerly have not been alerted to any potential high-profile events.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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