begat
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We learn how Iceland’s glaciers, essentially rivers of varying pace, begat their unique ecosystems, but also how they provided the breathtaking terrain upon which Magnason’s grandparents Hulda and Árni fell in love.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
He expanded his herd further that year, adding Beatrice and Benito, who begat Mellie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2024
But that broken leg also begat the greatest comeback in NFL history and led to one of the gifts Smith gave Washington football fans — a rare Thanksgiving Day win over the Dallas Cowboys.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
This year also begat “Billy the Kid” from “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst, which failed to hold its storytelling reins as securely as these other titles.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2022
But who begat you is a question with an answer only someone else can tell you.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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