upbringing

Example Sentences

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Coda, which he is taking on a tour of the country, goes back to his upbringing.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

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

Adams had an itinerant upbringing, spending a formative part of his early years in Europe before moving to Ohio, where he attended high school and college.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

There was laughter, and she thanked them for the years of her upbringing.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry