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Term: Originate in

Definition:

The phrase "originate in" refers to the process or act of having a specific origin or beginning in a particular place or context.

Senses:

1. Intransitive Verb: To have its source or start in a specific place or situation.
2. Transitive Verb: To be the point of origin for something.

Examples:

1. Sense 1:
• The idea for this invention originated in Japan.
• The river originates in the mountains and flows into the sea.
2. Sense 2:
• His groundbreaking research originated in a small laboratory.
• Many cultural traditions originate in ancient rituals and beliefs.

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