bore

Example Sentences

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Since the 2000s, there have been multiple attempts to create an Asian version of the iconic contest, but none of those previous efforts bore fruit.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

But those Bruins bore little resemblance to the seeming juggernaut that took the floor Friday, determined to show what they’ve learned since late February.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Costco has made no commitment to return any portion of anticipated tariff refunds to the consumers who bore those costs.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Some walls bore street art-style portraits in his honour that appeared in recent days.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

I really bore down on it when I told Papa about that hundred dollar monkey.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls