variants
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 experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026 -
Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
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Each pick was inspired by the hosting ideas and touches Meghan shared in the special, which includes a marble charcuterie board, festive coffee mugs, garland table runners, and more, starting at $20.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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Based in New York City and Chicago, Richter seamlessly honors the building’s long-standing history with debonair interiors that feel like a nod to old (and new) New York and are also inspired by the elegance of Paris.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
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The handle is reinforced at the grip with G-10, a textured material designed for extreme weather conditions.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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It’s written into strategic plans, reinforced in board meetings and emphasized in leadership messaging.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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It will be enforced in the area bounded by the Detroit River, Third Street, the Lodge Freeway (M-10), the Fisher Freeway (Interstate 75), the extension of the Fisher Freeway east to include Gratiot Avenue, Vernor Highway, Chene Street, Atwater Street and the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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This means also that the rules are in practice stricter and more roughly enforced for organizations the administration does not like.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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“Borne up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borne%20up. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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