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upbringing

noun as in rearing

noun as in childhood

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The pieces weave together his upbringing, a life in New York and his journey to L.A.

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Skyy said his resolve was rooted in his upbringing and appreciating what he’s been given, his father once showing him and a few siblings his ramshackle childhood residence in Ocala, Fla.

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A lot of it is about the upbringing that I had.

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Growing up surrounded by nature, Bellerin credits his upbringing for sparking a lifelong connection with the environment - one that continues to shape his daily decisions, from transportation, to becoming a vegan, to his fashion choices.

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The Grammy-nominated country star’s This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen, named after one of his songs and paying homage to his upbringing, opened in Nashville last year.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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