upbringing

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

However, she says her upbringing was steeped in British culture adding: "My childhood was sort of the last embers of empire and the colonial era."

From BBC

"When I decided I wanted to play tennis, I asked my parents if - one day - I could have a chance of getting a racquet," said Hantuchova, who describes her Bratislava upbringing as "simple".

From BBC

Dan is a gifted kid whose upbringing has been more sheltered.

From The Wall Street Journal

While many see Yamagami as a cold-blooded murderer, some sympathise with his troubled upbringing.

From BBC

After a Grammy nomination for his work on the film's soundtrack, he told BBC Wales he credited his love of singing to his Welsh upbringing.

From BBC