originate
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"A sustained effort is needed to tackle the root causes of poor behaviour, which often originate from challenges in children's lives outside the classroom, from poverty to mental health issues."
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
The finding provides important evidence that could help explain where many of the Universe's mysterious high-energy neutrinos originate.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
These marks can originate in either sperm or egg cells and are passed to offspring.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Contrary to the name, German cockroaches originate from South East Asia and are completely dependent on humans for survival in the UK.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
All cancers originate from a single cell gone wrong and are categorized based on the type of cell they start from.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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