originate
Example Sentences
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However, officials would not say where the missile originated from.
From BBC
The Prime Video series premiering Wednesday reimagines the fictional detective’s early years as he investigates a murder case that originates at Oxford, where he first meets his eventual antagonist.
From Los Angeles Times
Prosecutors argued that this left his poorly trained, panic-stricken crew effectively useless amid the fire, which possibly originated in a trash can sometime after 2:35 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times
The case originated with teachers who were trying to assert such a right.
From Los Angeles Times
The agency said that within 24 hours, investigators had determined that the threats originated in Georgia.
From BBC
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