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heirloom

[air-loom] / ˈɛərˌlum /


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There’s something about an apple orchard that’s just suffused with nostalgia, especially if the trees bear heirloom fruits.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

And what to do with an heirloom that’s been in the family for generations that nobody wants anymore.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

Then I made a beeline for the heirloom tomatoes.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

He grows about 60 different crops, including herbs such as rosemary and thyme, heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, and pick-your-own strawberries and flowers.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026

The onyx ring emblazoned with a simple Star of David and nothing else was an old family heirloom.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

Although the house is older, needs repairs, and is filled with family heirlooms, I have no idea what to do with it.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026

And so they walk away from family heirlooms, basic necessities, and the vital documents required to rebuild their lives.

From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026

Another victim, Anna Woodman, believes she lost thousands of pounds worth of items in total, including jewellery, heirlooms and sound equipment.

From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026

As a lifelong Altadenan, Swayne regularly bears witness to the unimaginable devastation across his community, and understands how painful the loss of homes, businesses, prized possessions and family heirlooms can be.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026

There were gifts, heirlooms, and mementos we got to touch or see only at Christmas or Easter.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals


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