generation
Example Sentences
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The Jews of my Chicago were a few generations—often none at all—from the horrors of Europe.
Yet bricks-and-mortar chains wager they can carve out a place with consumers, especially younger generations, who surveys show want a rewarding gifting experience more than tangible gifts and same-day delivery service.
“In our family, we have educators, engineers and other professions,” Iber quotes Gil Sanchez Sr. a member of the first generation of grapplers.
From Los Angeles Times
Festive decorations only come out once a year and some family favourites are passed down the generations.
From BBC
England's capitulation over three Tests is a far cry from the pre-Ashes hype where they were touted as having their best chance in a generation to win a series in Australia.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
