heritage
Example Sentences
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At Rise Bagels in Irvine, Calif., owner John Park draws from both his Korean heritage and his Orange County surroundings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
There are about 260,000 people of Somali heritage in the US, more than half of whom are born in the country, while many more have been naturalised, according to the US Census Bureau.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The 99-page complaint describes Kilcher as an Indigenous actor-activist, noting she is of Quechua-Huachipaeri heritage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
"It represents a key part of Australia's fossil heritage."
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
“Taíno heritage runs deep in Puerto Rico,” Sergio says.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
Vocabulary lists containing heritage
It's All in the Family
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"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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