generations
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There are five generations of heritage being carried forward by these three young musicians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Among Christians who attend church, Gen Z and Millennials go more often than older generations, according to a 2025 study by the Barna Group, a firm that studies U.S. faith trends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
"Mr Mayhew's extraordinary generosity, and the care he has poured into Rules over many decades, mean this beloved place has a future measured not in years but generations."
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Although the Natural History Museum acquired it in 1924, its scientific importance went unrecognized for generations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Even though Ba had only taken over the shop a few months ago, I was as proud of it as if it had been in our family for generations.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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