originate
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These maps help the brain identify where sensations originate.
From Science Daily
When combined with its unusually strong tolerance for salt, this has led some researchers to suggest it may have originated in tropical oceans or marine animals.
From Science Daily
In short, domestic problems rather than something originating from Japan.
Highway 2, the most direct route from greater Seattle, where nearly 60% of the money spent in Leavenworth originates—and severed access to a major ski resort.
Black Friday originated in the United States and has been widely adopted by many shops in the UK.
From BBC
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