From HomoExcelsior

1. The point at which something springs into being or from which it derives or is obtained. 2. origin 3. One that causes, creates, or initiates; a maker. 4. A reporter is only as reliable as his or her sources. 5. The point or part of a system where energy or mass is added to the system. 6. The report is thoroughly sourced. 7. They sourced the spoke nuts from our company. 8. They are sourcing from abroad in order to save money.

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