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genealogy

[jee-nee-ol-uh-jee, -al-, jen-ee-] / ˌdʒi niˈɒl ə dʒi, -ˈæl-, ˌdʒɛn i- /


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In recent years, when a new break in a cold case makes headlines, it’s often because of updated genealogy tools or forensic detection technology.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

“We’re not done. We’ve got a lot more in front of us,” he said, including testing the DNA against genealogy sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

John said TV programmes and genealogy companies "drive this theory that every outcome is good, that you'll find war heroes... or a suffragette, but lots of people don't."

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

The South Carolina museum helped Ms Lanier with her genealogy claims but was not involved in the legal battle.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

Like family genealogy, such an explanation would fall under Handsome’s Inconsequential and Boring Bits category.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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