borne

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In Houston, at least, most of the organizing costs are not expected to be borne by local governments.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The study began in 2023, borne out of concerns about heavy metal exposure among infants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"We knew the first half of this financial year was going to be challenging and that's borne out in our financial results," ABF's chief executive George Weston.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

This was borne out by citizens' demonstrations after Bengaluru metro hiked fares last year and ridership dropped some 13% after the hike, as per data collated by Greenpeace.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

She had borne four children and suffered three miscarriages, but her stomach was as hard and flat as her hand.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy