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as in congenital
being such from birth or by nature
a born artist and largely self-taught, John Singleton Copley was producing accomplished portraits by the time he was in his late teens
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
a born Texan and very proud of it
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Recent Examples of born
Shaw has said he was reborn after the shooting and years later would become a born-again Christian.
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Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
Jordan Blum, Houston Chronicle, 9 June 2019
In his mid-40s, Mr. Phillips had quietly become a born-again Christian after attending a Billy Graham rally.
—James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Jan. 2019
Some team members, like Gregory and Chris, both 13 years old and born days apart, have been playing together since the age of 6 or 7.
—Melanie Grayce West, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2018
The 18-year-old, born Megan Bulow, only just finished school.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 26 June 2018
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Cameron Rozzi, an 8-year-old Eagles fan who goes by the nickname, is flying high after recovering from an operation to repair his congenital heart defect.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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He was later diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Authorities described her as an indigenous female with red hair and brown eyes.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Burrata originates from Puglia, as does the flavorful indigenous grape variety, Primitivo.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Expect seasonal, ecologically sustainable base ingredients that all influence natural sweetness.—
Melinda Newman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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As sharks generally share the same core set of olfactory receptors across different species—regardless of their different habitats and lifestyles—the natural deterrent has the potential to work across the majority of shark species.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Caroline Neff, a native Texan, first came to Chicago in 2004 to study acting at Columbia College.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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London time, shortly after market open, after the lender joined the wave of consolidation attempts engulfing its native Italy with a $4.3 billion euro ($4.47 billion) offer for Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BPSO).—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Studies do not suggest vaccines or SSRIs are to blame for chronic illnesses, such as autism or obesity.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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High school brought a series of medical issues for her parents, including surgeries and chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Before the colonization of Australia, many aboriginal people buried dingoes with rites indistinguishable from those used for humans.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2024
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Versions have been developed by several different ancient cultures, including Aztec, Maya, Greek, Roman, and Australian aboriginal designs.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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