bore
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Second, to the extent he stressed a particular goal, it bore no relationship to the bombing campaign.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
In peacetime, it bore about a fifth of the world’s crude and crude products — 80% of that destined for Asia.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
For decades, coastal states with hurricanes bore the brunt of rate increases, while inland states enjoyed cheap coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Li and Baicai both showed AFP their original photos and the characters in "The Peach Blossom Hairpin", which bore a strong resemblance.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Letter paper was scarce in Plinkst, but she had found a stack of yellowed sheets in the nursery that still bore the faded trace of Master Gogolev’s handwriting.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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