borne

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The company’s investment model, borne from Buffett’s six decades in the business, is “a model everyone should follow,” he noted.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

In Houston, at least, most of the organizing costs are not expected to be borne by local governments.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The study began in 2023, borne out of concerns about heavy metal exposure among infants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Many live in poor, rural regions rich in oil and minerals, where communities have long borne the brunt of violence, exclusion and environmental damage.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Silently, the party drifted after it as it was borne aloft into the open field, bobbing across the sea of grass like a little boat.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt