beget

Example Sentences

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The disaster beget $53 billion in losses, with insurers covering around $40 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

But finding yourself in a bind necessitates clever solutions, and Park’s already dark comedy turns jet-black as the director reveals that stress can beget new talents.

From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025

Rather than allow mistake to beget mistake, as they so often did across the autumn, Ireland moved slowly through the gears before finally reaching cruising speed.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

They are concerned warehouses will beget warehouses, eventually ending up in their backyard.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

The only recognized purpose of marriage was to beget children for the service of the Party.

From "1984" by George Orwell