born with

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With his parents also having played professionally, the younger Zverev described himself as being "born with a racquet in my hand" - and he has ultimately developed into one of the world's leading stars.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Known as “the Crab” because he was born with a sixth finger on one hand, Rodríguez Castro can make Cuba’s glacial bureaucracy move, say people knowledgeable about the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Some singers are born with it: a teardrop in their voice that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Loneliness "is like an illness you're born with and can't cure", he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“Just a bit. You’re born with it, like fingers and toes and fuzzy baby hair. Some of us make use of it. And some do not.”

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate