be born in
Example Sentences
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“I consider myself a small town person who happened to be born in the big city,” Park says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
"She didn't ask to be born in a chaotic life. She didn't ask for what she's got. It's incredibly difficult for her, but also for us as a family."
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
The decision left the children he’d paid for to be born in legal limbo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
"I am thankful to be born in their majesties' era," said Thanachote.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025
“In Cuba it’s good to be born in November,” Mami replies.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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