upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ 
: early training
especially
: a particular way of bringing up a child
had a strict upbringing
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Throughout the film, Shyne bravely opens up about everything from his rough Brooklyn upbringing and years behind bars to his road to redemption.
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Jewel is opening up about her off-the-grid upbringing.
—Larry Fink , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The parents sued the school board and district officials in 2021, alleging that their rights to make decisions about the care and upbringing of their children were violated.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
While at the Beef season 2 screening at Regal Union Square in New York City on April 15, Charles exclusively told PEOPLE about how his upbringing led him to approach the role of Austin.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Jewel is opening up about her off-the-grid upbringing.
—Larry Fink , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The parents sued the school board and district officials in 2021, alleging that their rights to make decisions about the care and upbringing of their children were violated.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
While at the Beef season 2 screening at Regal Union Square in New York City on April 15, Charles exclusively told PEOPLE about how his upbringing led him to approach the role of Austin.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Upbringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upbringing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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upbringing
noun
up·bring·ing
ˈəp-ˌbriŋ-iŋ
: the process or way of bringing up and training
had a strict upbringing
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