heritage
Example Sentences
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Katwala, who is of mixed Indian and Irish heritage, sets out what he sees as the flaw in her suggestion: "I think maybe the Huguenots didn't think they were English, but their grandchildren certainly did."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"I am extremely serene," said Delphine Christophe, the ministry's head of heritage and architecture.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Words like “Tio” and “carne asada” emphasized the candidate’s Latino heritage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Culture Minister Ghassan Salame had warned on Friday that Israeli attacks were putting Lebanese heritage sites in "serious danger".
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
The Islands have a long and complex cultural history, but are most known for their rich African-American heritage as white plantation owners left the islands in the 19th century leaving their slaves behind.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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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