bear out
verb
bore out; borne out also born out; bearing out; bears out
: confirm, substantiate
a theory borne out by data
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Examples of bear out in a Sentence
the newly discovered papers bore out the rumors about the president's personal life
Recent Examples on the Web
Yawn was born out of Pasini’s personal experience with psychedelics.
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Emily Burns, WWD, 18 June 2024
The luxury spirits brand was born out of an unexpected pairing of ingredients, when Louis Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle had a vision to blend Cognac with Orange Liqueur, creating an iconic blend of flavors.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 13 June 2024
Hudson Middle was born out of the district's new student assignment plan, which offered West End families the choice of sending students to schools closer to their homes for the first time in decades.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024
Inspiration for the theme was also borne out of the applications the foundation received last time around.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
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Emily Burns, WWD, 18 June 2024
The luxury spirits brand was born out of an unexpected pairing of ingredients, when Louis Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle had a vision to blend Cognac with Orange Liqueur, creating an iconic blend of flavors.
—Quincy Green, Billboard, 13 June 2024
Hudson Middle was born out of the district's new student assignment plan, which offered West End families the choice of sending students to schools closer to their homes for the first time in decades.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024
Inspiration for the theme was also borne out of the applications the foundation received last time around.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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