upbringing

Example Sentences

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But her upbringing was not just among books.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The 75-year-old actor reflected on his upbringing, early career, and decades-long relationship with Hawn, 80, in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Acuña was born in Boyle Heights in 1932, and his upbringing in South L.A. and East Hollywood helped establish his strong racial identity as a youth.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Mentoring played a massive part in my upbringing, and sports teachers and coaches were always held in great esteem.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

She blamed the whole thing upon my upbringing.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright