heritage

Example Sentences

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But what is Burslem, renowned for its rich pottery heritage, like?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That heritage gave both him and the backcountry settlers he epitomized their combative sense of equality and dignity—rooted in the history of British impositions on their ancestral lands in Ulster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He said the country is installing so-called protective "blue shields" -- nicknamed "the Red Cross of heritage" -- at archaeological sites.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Newlands said people bought castles because "they love the history and they want to play their part in bringing some of our built heritage back to life".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Against these carcinogens which his own activities had created man had no protection, for even as his biological heritage has evolved slowly, so it adapts slowly to new conditions.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson