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upbringing

[uhp-bring-ing] / ˈʌpˌbrɪŋ ɪŋ /
NOUN
rearing
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NOUN
childhood
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According to the study, much of that connection appears to be tied to genetics rather than upbringing alone.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

His upbringing and his experience in the service industry shaped his political views, said Soto-Martínez, who was elected with the support of the Democratic Socialists of America’s L.A. chapter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Despite her thoroughly secular upbringing, Freidenberg maintained a religious sensibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Barclay's hour-long spoken word performance draws on his upbringing in Huddersfield and his experience of the industrial landscape of northern England, against a soundtrack of live percussion and horn.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

While I do think certain individuals are disposed to crime because of their genetic inheritance or an abusive upbringing, I am convinced that apartheid turned many otherwise law-abiding citizens into criminals.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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