generations
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“This is not just happening to the baby-boomer generation. Everyone is not saving enough for retirement. The need for these benefits will continue as other generations enter retirement ill-prepared,” Johnston said.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
"Fox hunting has been going on for generations and has been used for pest control for all these years."
From BBC • May 26, 2026
That changing balance eventually led to the formation of clearly distinct generations of planetesimals.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
That doesn’t take away from the experiences they provide—movies have enchanted audiences for generations despite being only still photos.
From Slate • May 25, 2026
The house was so large that three generations of Carsons lived in it.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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