upbringing

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The siblings begin to awaken to the possibility of their liberation, from both the Communist regime and the paralyzing taboos of their aristocratic upbringing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"My mum was like, they're probably going to have more opportunities and a better upbringing if they move to a country where people of mixed-race backgrounds are more common."

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The 75-year-old actor reflected on his upbringing, early career, and decades-long relationship with Hawn, 80, in a wide-ranging interview with the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Acuña was born in Boyle Heights in 1932, and his upbringing in South L.A. and East Hollywood helped establish his strong racial identity as a youth.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“Would you say your upbringing was different from most girls your age?” he asked.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson