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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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Development of a new antibody drug to treat congenital tooth agenesis Oral Health.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the ashes of her daughter, Allison, who died four years ago at age 20 of congenital heart failure, were still there.—
Isabelle Taft,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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During the peak years of the gold rush, the population of indigenous people in California dropped from some 150,000 to roughly 31,000, according to the International Indian Treaty Council.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is major news in the world of indigenous resistance.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both have been long-standing states on these lists that have some of the world's most desirable properties for the proximity to beaches and other natural and man-made attractions.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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This makes conversations feel more personable and natural.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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So, yes, as a native Angeleno his loss was a deep cut.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the desert wilds of its native Mexico, old man cactus (Cephalocereus senilis) grows to 20 feet tall and lives up to 200 years.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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People with chronic UTIs may need additional testing.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are so many factors that play into chronic gut issues.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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The Ainu’s story is poignantly reminiscent of that of aboriginal folk elsewhere: lost land, language, culture and rights.—
Gavin J Blair,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Nov. 2024
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“Born.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/born. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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