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originate

[uh-rij-uh-neyt] / əˈrɪdʒ əˌneɪt /




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Because all dystonias originate in the brain, treatments are challenging.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The false widow species is said to originate from Madeira and the Canary Islands and was first seen in southern England in 1879.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The star did not originate in our galaxy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

ING estimates that around one-third of all new molecules that are in global pipelines originate in China, compared with 4% 12 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The death storm seemed to originate right above their heads.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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