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"To see those predictions borne out is a beautiful thing."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Every robot that faceplanted, lost a limb, or disintegrated in a spray of sparks was borne away on a stretcher by human attendants with deadpan solicitude.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
The U.A.E. has borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks during the war with more than 2,800 drones and missiles sent its way, far more than Iran fired at Israel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
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
Perhaps my soul, now as calloused as my hands, could have borne such a wedding.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
