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borne

[bawrn, bohrn] / bɔrn, boʊrn /
ADJECTIVE
carried
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The Ventura County district attorney said his county “has borne the brunt of the greatest disaster of its kind in the history of the State” — and he was clear on who deserved the blame.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Australia also also benefits from a unique volunteer firefighting service borne out of its vast geography.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

The choreographer’s wide-ranging and sometimes offbeat musical choices have regularly led to our seeing him as a music man, which has been borne out during his dancemaking career.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Over the weekend, an uneasy ceasefire established itself across the Persian Gulf, suggesting Signum’s theories had been borne out and validated by events.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

As Frodo was borne towards them the great pillars rose like towers to meet him.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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