in origin
idiom
—used to refer to a source or cause
The English word "rendezvous" is French in origin.
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Digging in the dirt, James realized the coin was Japanese in origin — and made of bronze.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The East African nation’s core ailments — including violence, corruption and ethnic fragmentation — are colonial in origin, but deepened under both regimes, argues the author, the father of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
—Michael Cohen, Bloomberg, 23 Jan. 2026
This citrusy rum punch has a long and winding history—possibly Caribbean in origin, claimed by more than one Southern hotel, and still perfect for winter gatherings today.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Cambodian netizens claim that some practices widely regarded as Thai in origin—such as Muay Thai and traditional Thai dress—are actually from Cambodia, angering their Thai counterparts.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The East African nation’s core ailments — including violence, corruption and ethnic fragmentation — are colonial in origin, but deepened under both regimes, argues the author, the father of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
—Michael Cohen, Bloomberg, 23 Jan. 2026
This citrusy rum punch has a long and winding history—possibly Caribbean in origin, claimed by more than one Southern hotel, and still perfect for winter gatherings today.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Cambodian netizens claim that some practices widely regarded as Thai in origin—such as Muay Thai and traditional Thai dress—are actually from Cambodia, angering their Thai counterparts.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
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“In origin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20origin. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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