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The phrase "are just born to be" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a belief that someone or something is inherently suited for a particular role or purpose.
Example: "Some people are just born to be leaders, inspiring others with their vision and charisma."
Alternatives: "are meant to be" or "are destined to be".
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Some people are just born to be mavericks.
This plays into bias we've been trying to combat for decades, and it gives readers the sense that some people are just born to be un- or undereducated.
Some people are just born to be "CURVY" Eat breakfast every morning.
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So fair play to you Mehdi, you tried but maybe you were just born to be A Very Serious Man.
I don't know how to put it — he was just born to be a police officer, I guess".
Man, I'm just born to be in it". This was meant to be former congressman Beto O'Rourke's flattering and carefully choreographed, formal entry into the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential nomination contest.
He was just born to be the president, and that's OK.
Last week, O'Rourke's Vanity Fair cover sparked controversy, as he was quoted saying, "Man, I'm just born to be in it," regarding the race for the Oval Office.
Was it nature – they were just born to build things – or was it nurture – their environment molded them into risk takers and innovators.
Using the full phrase, however, can be reserved for more intimate moments, especially during a special event, such as when a child is just born, to reassure someone when bad news has been received, or during moments of cherished intimacy, like after a kiss.
When will the Arab woman believe that she was not just born to be married, bear children, obey, hide, be sold by and serve the men of her family?
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