- plural of origin.
origins
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Popular around my firehouse is a line directly cribbed from its military origins: “Death smiles at everyone. Firefighters smile back.”
From Slate • Jul. 10, 2026
Embroidered in wool thread, the tapestry tells its story in words and images, but its origins have remained shrouded in some mystery and much speculation.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
The story of our origins becomes a tabloid romance.
From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026
Chili’s origins are debated, but it is believed to have its roots in Mexican cuisine and was popular in the 19th century as a cheap and portable source of protein for cowboys.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Despite its independent origins and distinctive sign forms, Maya writing is organized on principles basically similar to those of Sumerian writing and other western Eurasian writing systems that Sumerian inspired.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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