upbringing

Example Sentences

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Mentoring played a massive part in my upbringing, and sports teachers and coaches were always held in great esteem.

From BBC

Thoughtful and easygoing offstage, Peaches’ seemingly rebellious onstage shenanigans are hardly a reaction to her upbringing.

From Los Angeles Times

Huerta’s upbringing in California’s Central Valley greatly influenced the kind labor advocate she would become.

From Los Angeles Times

"When I was a kid I used to eat champ by the bowlful, so trying to tie in a little bit of my upbringing there," he said.

From BBC

To do that, she has to leave home, separating herself from her upbringing and entrusting SaraLee to her family’s care.

From Los Angeles Times