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Spurs escaped at the 11th hour, but it was a reprieve borne of luck more than judgement.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

A push to retain young college graduates and summer interns also has borne fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

That has largely been borne out by performance over the last 10 and one-half years, during which investment-grade interest rates have more than doubled.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

“Our horses have borne all they can,” he said, patting the lathered neck of Melynlas.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander