upbringing
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According to the study, much of that connection appears to be tied to genetics rather than upbringing alone.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
When her family life came up in conversations with friends, Konkle would dismiss her upbringing with humor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
These were white women who had had a religious upbringing, and they knew that their views would be met with judgment or even animosity from family and neighbors.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Despite her thoroughly secular upbringing, Freidenberg maintained a religious sensibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Although Amaranta insisted that he be left so that she could take over his upbringing, his mother was against it.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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