heirlooms
Example Sentences
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Some practices were lost; others "survived in fragments" - in the memories of elders, in family heirlooms.
From BBC ● Sep. 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
Others are still discovering dollars in family heirlooms left by long-deceased relatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
“People my age are taking an interest in having heirlooms and traditional items,” Van Hulsen says as she points to a silver-plated trinket tray that holds her jewelry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
Everyone in the village said he was a master of his craft, and his kites were often treasured by their owners like family heirlooms.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
