originate

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That absence has fueled skepticism about whether sponges truly originated as early as genetic evidence suggests.

From Science Daily

The study, published in Communications Earth and Environment, raises new questions about where iron in the Southern Ocean actually originates.

From Science Daily

These rare steroid molecules appeared to originate from ancient sea sponges.

From Science Daily

Much of the growth came from the sale of newly originated leases to a third party, a new tactic for the company.

From Barron's

The three doctors had attended a séance at the Phelps House and noticed that the rapping sounds seemed to originate closer to Maggie.

From Literature