heritage
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Elephants are protected by law, are named as India's "national heritage animal", and many followers of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesh see the animals as sacred.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
In 2007, Niman and Hahn Niman started BN Ranch, specializing in organic, grass-fed beef and heritage turkeys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
In “Lifelines,” this pertains to biodiversity as well as human languages and kinds of knowledge, such as indigenous heritage, that are also endangered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Combining preserved midcentury architecture, sustainable living practices, and an abundance of outdoor amenities, the Northridge property offers buyers a home that celebrates both California’s design heritage and a more intentional way of living.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Why not? You should be proud of your heritage, Dimple.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
The stockpile, which has since risen in value, adds Wyoming to a growing cohort of states, including some with mining heritages, looking to add precious metal to their investment portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
Two MPs have announced their marriage with a wedding that they said celebrated their "two different heritages".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
“Only in America,” Harris said, was it possible for two people of such different backgrounds and heritages to join together to make it “all the way” to the White House.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2024
Even the Moscow Art Theatre, from which Chekhov’s plays emerged, has recognized that heritages need to be reinvented.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024
S: Nor do you urge one another to feed the poor, 089.019 Y: And ye devour inheritance - all with greed, P: And ye devour heritages with devouring greed.
From Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
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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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