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borne

[bawrn, bohrn] / bɔrn, boʊrn /
ADJECTIVE
carried
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Benin's efforts have already borne fruit after it introduced a policy based on building new, modern markets and reorganising large commercial areas.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

While the price that will be borne by these people and their families may be unimaginable, the communities they leave behind in the U.S. are affected as well.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

So it’s no surprise that Cook has borne constant criticism since the beginning of his CEO stint for lacking the charisma and vision of Jobs.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

This is borne out by 2022 YouGov research, which found that while about two-thirds of people consider visible tattoos on the face or neck unprofessional, a similar proportion would think other visible tattoos are professional.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

As Frodo was borne towards them the great pillars rose like towers to meet him.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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