origin
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There are more of us than ever before, but we all have the same deep genetic roots, stretching back to our African origins.
From Salon
The Turkish government said a drone that crashed on Friday in a rural area of northwestern Turkey was of Russian origin.
From Barron's
As with most holiday-related rituals, digging into the history of the yule log as a TV tradition dispels some of its mystical wonder, revealing its origin in desperate necessity.
From Salon
SoFiUSD expands the company’s crypto business from individual users to commercial partners—a notable move given the company’s origins as a consumer lender.
From Barron's
The team said the origins of these intact vessels are generally uncertain.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
