borne

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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

“Even if the tax were borne entirely by producers, it would have only a limited impact on output decisions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

And the higher expected returns on equities merely compensate for the risk that will be borne by the taxpayers — a huge and risky financial maneuver with very little payoff.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

While Asia has borne the brunt of the effect to date, it is coming to nations with bigger stockpiles of oil that have been able to absorb the shock thus far.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

I would write a sonnet describing the petals, white and rose-colored, that fluttered to the ground, borne upon the warming breeze.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein