borne

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The company’s investment model, borne from Buffett’s six decades in the business, is “a model everyone should follow,” he noted.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

In Houston, at least, most of the organizing costs are not expected to be borne by local governments.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

A continued standoff risks inflicting further damage on the Gulf countries, which have borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory strikes so far.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Many live in poor, rural regions rich in oil and minerals, where communities have long borne the brunt of violence, exclusion and environmental damage.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

When little Vladimir finally relinquished her, with assurances that he was ‘desolated to leave so early’, she was ready to rest, and see how her recreant knight had borne his punishment.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott