born and bred
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And he’s Southern California born and bred, the product of esteemed diamond factory Harvard-Westlake High.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Darrin Abbott, who was born and bred in Ottery St Mary, travelled from Hawaii to take part in the Bonfire Night occasion.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
He was born and bred in Liverpool, I remember him from a young age in the academy and then coming to the first team and winning the Champions League.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
Keep in mind, I was born and bred in North Jersey.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2025
He was eastern born and bred, but he had a westerner’s restlessness.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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