originate
Example Sentences
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The discovery suggests that the closest ancestors of modern apes may have originated in northern Africa, rather than in East Africa, which has long been the main focus of fossil research.
From Science Daily
Bouma's next goal is to determine where the material in the torus originates, whether it comes from the star itself or from an external source.
From Science Daily
“Given that pressure on inflation originates externally, the first priority should be to provide targeted liquidity support to preserve orderly market functioning.”
But this time, the threat originates far away.
From Barron's
The pathologist added that some of the bodies appeared to have originated from hospitals and mortuaries but that would be further determined after autopsies.
From BBC
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