generation
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A lengthy decree lifted restrictions on a swath of sectors including petrol distribution, electricity generation, rubbish collection and the manufacture and sale of medicines.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
As these protests have shown, the Instagram generation has both numbers and energy on its side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Sir Garfield Sobers was not merely the outstanding cricketer of his generation," Lloyd added.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Or put another way, why is wealth so often lost by the next generation?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The fact that most older Hungarians knew Russian, and that many also had a command of German, while most of the younger generation could speak English, helped Bobby in communicating.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
“The dream for a fictional character is to be able to resonate across generations for generations,” said Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
In terms of allocating over time, an equitable plan would probably aim to keep the burden associated with the missing trust fund steady across generations.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
The sprawling complex had reopened gleaming following another makeover in June this year, promising a place where generations could "share smiles" a decade on.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Assemblage artist Betye Saar, who’s known for arming stereotypical images of mammies with deadly weaponry, and has influenced generations of artists, has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
She wanted the record to be set straight so that William would be remembered for generations to come.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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