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borne

[bawrn, bohrn] / bɔrn, boʊrn /
ADJECTIVE
carried
Synonyms


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Continuing his evidence on Wednesday, Beggs said: "All of the interactions with the police and VC from my constabulary were borne of mental illness."

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

Benin's efforts have already borne fruit after it introduced a policy based on building new, modern markets and reorganising large commercial areas.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

While the price that will be borne by these people and their families may be unimaginable, the communities they leave behind in the U.S. are affected as well.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

So it’s no surprise that Cook has borne constant criticism since the beginning of his CEO stint for lacking the charisma and vision of Jobs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

That she was, even now, adrift—like an ulola flower borne by the wind.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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