origins
- plural of origin.
Example Sentences
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The deeper lesson, though, is that a constitutional right’s popular origins do not guarantee a democratic afterlife.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
There are still debates about the origins of the virus, but the idea that Fauci created or enabled it in some way is ridiculous.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
These reconstructions allowed them to trace the origins of cancer clones, groups of genetically identical cells that later contributed to disease progression.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
But authentic “Made in the USA” goods face stiff price competition from cheaper imports with ambiguous origins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
There were large archways and intricate etchings that told the story of the Twelve Towns’ origins.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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