heirlooms
Example Sentences
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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
Glover has said he will take with him a Bible, his wedding rings and family heirlooms, along with a collection of inspirational quotations compiled by Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 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
“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
She would complain about her dusty rafters, her neglected heirlooms, the leaky roof, anything and everything.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
