generation
Example Sentences
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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
This is old craft, passed down by far more charismatic heels, but you don’t get to select your generation’s buffoons.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
