born with

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Some singers are born with it: a teardrop in their voice that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Rodríguez Castro, who was nicknamed “the Crab” because he was born with six fingers on one hand, has participated in several meetings with senior U.S. officials in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Eryn was born with a rare congenital disorder called septo-optic dysplasia, which means she has been blind since birth.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"The study shows that we are born with different genetic predispositions and that it is difficult to bring about long-term change in this regard through policy measures."

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Yet here was the hawk with very expensive-looking sunglasses across his beak like he had been born with them.

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness