source
noun
any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin.
sourced
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past participleof source.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof source.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sourcenounany thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin.
Example Sentences
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But currently, around 83% of India's finance for climate mitigation is sourced domestically, according to the government's economic survey.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Around 70% of the inputs for its operations are sourced locally, including chemicals, wellheads and pipes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The drones are powered by turbojet engines, some of which, according to Ukrainian military intelligence, are sourced from China.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Some flowers were sourced at specialty flower vendors located up and down the California coast, while others are freebies she’s happened upon around town, or hand-me-downs donated by kindred spirits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
As Elisha sourced a crew and supplies for his upcoming Arctic expedition, “examining recruits, inventing cooking stoves, pricing rounds of beef,” he was often on the road.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
