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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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