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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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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
The introduction encouraged the writer to not hold back when answering questions, advice that Sarah, with her blunt, forthright style, didn’t really need.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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To his supporters, Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sip cocktails while live music plays, then settle in for a top-tier Southern dinner inspired by the setting.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Bhakta, who grew up in the Texas Panhandle, said the experience reinforced his belief in gun control legislation.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Stretch Zion fabric is known (and highly-reviewed by many) for its durability, and here it’s reinforced with double-layered knees and a relaxed straight leg that moves easily uphill.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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Legislators opted to hold the ordinance for another week while county leaders seek a second legal opinion on whether it can be enforced.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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Even those, however, can be problematic if they’re not enforced.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Borne up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne%20up. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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