borne

Example Sentences

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He said the added costs are generally borne by end users and consumers, "contributing to higher prices and, ultimately, inflationary pressure".

From BBC

She feels borne along by the ethereal sounds and unaccountably stirred by the slightest tonal changes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Back in the 13th Century, there was a law that said local sheriffs should not receive "for favour borne to such misdoers".

From BBC

Kashkari was responding to comments from National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who attacked a New York Fed paper concluding that U.S. businesses and consumers have borne most of the cost of recent tariffs.

From Barron's

It found that 94% of the tariff incidence was borne by the U.S. businesses and consumers in the first eight months of 2025.

From Barron's