bore
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Second, to the extent he stressed a particular goal, it bore no relationship to the bombing campaign.
From Slate • May 11, 2026
In peacetime, it bore about a fifth of the world’s crude and crude products — 80% of that destined for Asia.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The bicycles caught the eye of project director Giovanna Araujo as she was scoping out the basement for sites to bore holes for geotechnical testing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
For decades, coastal states with hurricanes bore the brunt of rate increases, while inland states enjoyed cheap coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Scabbard and hilt bore no ornament; the craftsmanship lay in its proportion and balance.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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