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originate

[uh-rij-uh-neyt] / əˈrɪdʒ əˌneɪt /




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The treaty governs the use of water from six rivers, whose headwaters originate in India but flow into Pakistan as part of the Indus basin -- a resource relied on by hundreds of millions.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Many of its tributaries originate in the surrounding hill states, while flood-control measures are largely planned within Assam.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Specialized enzymes are used to selectively cut away unmethylated DNA fragments, which largely originate from blood cells.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

I assure you that it did not originate in The Onion.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

The three doctors had attended a séance at the Phelps House and noticed that the rapping sounds seemed to originate closer to Maggie.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Much of that sediment comes from Tibet, where the river originates.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Every deed and flood map, every blue dot on every phone originates from it.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"Our study shows, more precisely than ever before, how much carbon is safely stored in the seabed - and just how much of the decomposed material actually originates from the old permafrost," says Manuel Ruben.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Nearly all of FLAG’s revenue originates from individual donors, and most of that money is raised through a direct-mail sweepstakes operation that offers the chance to win prizes, in one case $1,000,000.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

This power, this black power, originates in a view of the American galaxy taken from a dark and essential planet.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

The concept of electromagnetic radiation originated with him and is credited as paving the way for Einstein's special theory of relativity.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

She originated and produced movies including “A Banquet,” “Tornado” and “The Surfer,” which stars Nicolas Cage.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The current outbreak originated in the remote northeastern province of Ituri and is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

The $10 million originated in a $67 million Medicaid settlement between Florida and Centene, one of the state’s largest Medicaid contractors.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

The notion originated with Daisy's suggestion that we hire five bathrooms and take cold baths, and then assumed more tangible form as "a place to have a mint julep."

From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald

"A disaster originating in one part of the Himalayan region can have consequences far beyond national boundaries, affecting river systems, ecosystems, livelihoods and communities across South Asia."

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida led the country, with 83.1% of views to new-construction listings originating outside the metro area.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Curry, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, is best remembered for originating the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in both the stage and film versions of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Success would show how a breakthrough originating in fundamental quantum physics could lead directly to improvements in next-generation solar energy technology.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

Their spread was soon followed by that of other innovations originating in or near the Fertile Crescent, including the wheel, writing, metalworking techniques, milking, fruit trees, and beer and wine production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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