upbringing
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For example, genetic traits may express themselves differently depending on a person's upbringing or life circumstances.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
When her family life came up in conversations with friends, Konkle would dismiss her upbringing with humor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
During part of their discussion, they explored what made Blume’s writing so revolutionary for young readers and how her own surprisingly frank upbringing gave her the freedom to go there.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
"Even if you had the best upbringing in the world, the best parenting in the world, there's still room for improvement," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Born in Danville, Indiana, in 1915, Harvey's upbringing was a world away from the elite childhoods of most CIA officials, a fact he was conscious of throughout his career.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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