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upbringing

noun

Definition of upbringing

as in rearing

the way a child is raised; the care and teaching given to a child by parents or other people

—usually singular My wife had a very sheltered upbringing. His grandmother saw to his upbringing.

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Recent Examples of upbringing Throughout her rise, Langley has continued to publicly discuss her Christian faith and Alabama upbringing while releasing music firmly rooted in traditional country. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 The movie followed her journey from her troubled upbringing to her rise to stardom. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Testimony from Colt’s grandmother, who may appear Tuesday, could provide additional insight into the boy’s upbringing and family life before the judge determines his sentence. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 Sheridan for Tish blossomed from Cox’s creative upbringing with her mother, Tish Cox, who built her own namesake label. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for upbringing

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Given so much uncertainty about this rapidly evolving technology and its potential effects on kids, Suskind spends a lot of the book offering parents a practical guide for safely navigating child-rearing in the age of AI.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026
The military base has been working with Zoo America North American Wildlife Park since 2011 to develop a captive rearing program.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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But the high scores could be the result of some other parenting strategy that the no-screen-time parents used.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Following their split, comedian Pete Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt have reached a joint parenting agreement for their 7-month-old daughter, Scottie.

— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

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The annual event will include the raising of India’s national flag, cultural performances and remarks from the Consulate General of India in San Francisco.

— Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
The park in southern Kenya borders an area where farming and the raising of livestock are prevalent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

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