bore
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The technology sector bore the brunt of losses Monday as investors cashed out following a breathtaking surge in recent months powered by a race into all things linked to artificial intelligence.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Even if you never bore witness to that outrageous performance, its elemental alchemy vibrates in the band’s most popular songs, each of them calling to us with purpose.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Each new foal bore the promise of outperforming a carefully chosen set of parents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Second, to the extent he stressed a particular goal, it bore no relationship to the bombing campaign.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
Scabbard and hilt bore no ornament; the craftsmanship lay in its proportion and balance.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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