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Meanings of conceived in English

Formed.

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Usage of conceived in English
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We are, however, funded by many pieces of craftily conceived government legislation.
Depraved
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He said that he believed that the bill had been 'badly conceived'.
The Guardian
3
Conclusions: How the four ages are to be conceived; uncertainties; solved questions.
History Of Ancient Civilization
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Narrative problems are exposed and ill-conceived character decisions highlighted to his readers.
The Irish Times
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Mizzi conceived and promoted the idea of offering the power station concession.
Reuters
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It is in Washington Square 11 years ago where Evan was conceived.
Reuters
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The surreal reality that conceived these monsters was extreme in ideology: chaotic.
The South African
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Neonatal consultant Dr Clifford Mayes said the children had been conceived naturally.
The Irish Times
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In fact, he conceived the grand idea of capturing the whole fleet.
Buccaneers and Pirates of Our Coasts
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He conceived progeny in himself; with his mouth he created the gods.
Myth, Ritual and Religion, Vol. 1 (of 2)
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The contrast suggested evil counsel; in such a way crimes are conceived.
The Magic Skin
12
The nuclear deal is ill-conceived, and South Africa is ill-prepared for it.
The South African
13
You have known this time would come ever since you were conceived.
The Neutronium Alchemist
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In the third, purpose is conceived as present in every individual instance.
Unconscious Memory
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Would she have conceived these children or taken precautions to prevent them?
Still alice
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Mine, in particular, had conceived a moral aversion to the prairie life.
The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life
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United Kingdom
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