born

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The parents of a five-year-old girl born with holes in her heart have stressed the importance of prenatal diagnoses after multiple scans failed to pick up her condition.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

An Englishman born in Liverpool, Mr. Bennett moved to Chicago in 1993 and is now an American citizen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Gabbard's mother, born on the US mainland, embraced Hinduism and raised her children in the tradition.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Like many young people today, she was born into a world that isn’t fit to accommodate her, no matter how hard she works.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“Do you mind if I ask what happened? Is it something you were born with, or —” I continue and then stop myself.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse