borne

Example Sentences

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But they were carried down a canal, passersby turning to stare as they were borne through the water.

From Literature

The transfer of sovereignty over climate research from the public sphere to the philanthropic sector is a process borne out of necessity.

From Salon

The bloc's efforts to defuse Myanmar's ongoing civil war have centred around a five-point plan that Myanmar agreed to in 2021 but has borne little fruit.

From Barron's

The costs of that outcome, historian Robert Kagan warned recently, would be borne by Americans as well as Europeans.

From Los Angeles Times

Other communities near test sites have also borne a heavy burden.

From Barron's