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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In two of its three games so far, Abington has watched things come down to the final second against a vaunted squad from the Patriot League.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025 -
While some in the UK industry may still feel YouTube should be kept at arm’s length, Alison Lomax, YouTube’s popular chief in the UK and Ireland, has been helping smooth things over in recent months with the broadcasters.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Attacks on such civilian objects as schools also dramatically increased the vulnerability of children.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Bournes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bournes. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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