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
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
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According to Chelimo, the issue of violence towards women in the region is born out of archaic ideas surrounding gender roles, and female international athletes are often targeted due to their financial success.
—George Ramsay, Amanda Davies and Aleks Klosok, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
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Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024
Of course, any bears out there could also use a calendar to bet on a downside move, using a $500 Sep/Jan put calendar.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
Sometimes la loca is born out of nurturing parenting and encouragement to be their own person.
—Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez, refinery29.com, 9 Sep. 2024
According to Chelimo, the issue of violence towards women in the region is born out of archaic ideas surrounding gender roles, and female international athletes are often targeted due to their financial success.
—George Ramsay, Amanda Davies and Aleks Klosok, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Bear out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20out. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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