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also born up
as in encouraged
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
repeatedly borne up in times of adversity by his faith
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026 -
The city says residents are encouraged to report feral hog sightings, but says animal services is unable to trap or remove them.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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And then there were the profound moments that inspired millions.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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It’s clearly inspired by Gone With the Wind, which shares a similar scope and artistry to Victor Fleming’s picture.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The patriotic ethos of Cold War–era public schools reinforced his sense of American ideals.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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When aligned with purpose and executed with thoughtfulness, the brand experience becomes a living ecosystem, constantly reinforced by meaningful interactions.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Under international law, the blockade must be impartially enforced.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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One of them suggested the blockade, which will be enforced militarily, would violate the current ceasefire agreement.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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