heritage
Example Sentences
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Fartousi also worries that even after repairs, damaged heritage sites may never recover their original character, noting the entire idea of cultural heritage rests on "the concept of originality".
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Art historians say the approach reflects a broader shift in how European museums handle contested collections: less as settled heritage, and more as ongoing historical record.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
At Rise Bagels in Irvine, Calif., owner John Park draws from both his Korean heritage and his Orange County surroundings.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
There are about 260,000 people of Somali heritage in the US, more than half of whom are born in the country, while many more have been naturalised, according to the US Census Bureau.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“Good question. But they certainly cared. And I remember the explanation he gave me. One day in the lunchroom, he told me, ‘They just don’t want me to be proud of my heritage.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing heritage
It's All in the Family
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"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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