originating

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For one thing, communications originating abroad — the source of most illegal robocalls — are beyond the practical reach of U.S. regulators.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The Fowlers took it a step further, originating what they called practical phrenology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"In practice, this means that genetic resources originating in developing countries can be accessed, commercialised, and exploited with complete impunity," the letter said.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Instead, they come from a naturally mixed population in Southern California, often originating from feral colonies living in trees.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

In this formulation, all forms of authority not originating within the self were stigmatized and placed on the permanent defensive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis