born with

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Bethany, 26, was born with a visual impairment that made taking part in ball sports and anything needing depth perception difficult in school.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

Born in Cuernavaca in February 1982, Harfuch was raised by his mother alone, but was born with politics and the military in his blood.

From Barron's • May 10, 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

“It’s rude, of course, but you’re permitted to ask. I wasn’t born with it. Hunting accident. Just before I was scheduled to leave for the front.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse