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These are nice theories, but they are not borne out by the data, as the red columns in the chart show.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

If those numbers are borne out in the real world, most people on GLP-1s may have some kind of undesirable GI effect from them.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Muslim communities in northern Nigeria, where they are the majority population, have largely borne the brunt of attacks by Islamist militants like Boko Haram and heavily armed gangs.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

The board’s compensation committee said the cost of the tax reimbursement would be borne by Paramount after the deal closes, not by Warner’s shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I don’t think Maxim could have borne it, with Beatrice sitting here, staying in the house, sincere, anxious, and affectionate, but asking questions all the time.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier