upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 
: early training
especially
: a particular way of bringing up a child
had a strict upbringing
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After a tough and unstable upbringing in Chicago, Parks, now 46, joined the Marine Corps in 2005, then was deployed to Iraq.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Digging deeper into the mental motivations behind Riley’s actions, her upbringing and the emotional impact of the lengthy con would have struck a more poignant and enduring note.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
Caroline Kennedy's letter also detailed disturbing memories from their childhood, including incidents involving drug use and violence linked to RFK Jr.'s upbringing.
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Reflecting on her upbringing, Winfrey encouraged her followers to appreciate all the things life has to offer.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Digging deeper into the mental motivations behind Riley’s actions, her upbringing and the emotional impact of the lengthy con would have struck a more poignant and enduring note.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
Caroline Kennedy's letter also detailed disturbing memories from their childhood, including incidents involving drug use and violence linked to RFK Jr.'s upbringing.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Reflecting on her upbringing, Winfrey encouraged her followers to appreciate all the things life has to offer.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upbringing. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ
: the process or way of bringing up and training
had a strict upbringing
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