variants
also bourns
as in things
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
still searching for the bourne that would give his life meaning
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Noun
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The challenge has always been to figure out how to personalize things without spending inordinate amounts of time and money mapping out every possible path a student might take.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024 -
As a business owner, higher profit margins, all other things being equal, are more valuable.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Like a showstopping necklace on a comparatively functional outfit, creative bathroom tile ideas have the power to elevate and transform one of the most utilitarian spaces in the house.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Forge valuable connections and exchange investment ideas.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Bournes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bournes. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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