variants
also bourn
as in thing
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning
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Finding your community via identity is one thing, but some clubs go even more niche and have combined two different cultures—the Jewish one and the culture of cannabis.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly expressed his growing frustration that Putin says one thing, but then does another.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Building a sustainable business would prepare the company for future possibilities, including a potential initial public offering first floated as an idea in 2022.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Most creators ignore this treasure trove of content ideas.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The scene, loaded with meaning from Conrad’s peach allergy to his carefully wiping peach juice from Belly’s chin, marks a major moment.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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What started as a financial lifeline soon took on deeper meaning.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The illusion comes from how our brains interpret visual cues, especially when comparing the moon to nearby objects like trees or buildings.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Another spectator was reportedly hit by the object.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Half of all private-sector workers now participate in the plans, a record high.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last year, in celebration of the Connecticut Science Center’s 15th anniversary, an ambitious 10-year strategic vision was unveiled with plans for new exhibitions and gallery upgrades.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Louisville Parks and Recreation Public Information Supervisor Katey Cook said Phase I of the project, including placing new grass for all the holes, rebuilding tees, adding a dual purpose tee area for select holes and regrading the terrain, will be complete by this fall and playable by Spring 2026.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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From building a beauty empire to navigating purpose through pain, Monique shares the lessons, leaps of faith, and leadership tools that have shaped her journey.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Aug. 2025
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In other words, the fitness objective started out as little more than a marketing strategy.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
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Jaiswal said India has already made its stand clear that the country’s imports were based on market factors and were part of an overall objective of ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
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So those searches, once driven by informational search intent, are slowly dying off.—
Lis Anderson,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The stabbing suspect, Bradford James Gille, 42, is facing terrorism and assault with intent to murder charges.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bourne.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourne. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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