heritage
Example Sentences
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The culture secretary, who is of mixed Indian and British heritage, has no truck with the idea that nationality has to be related to ancestry.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Eaton uses a carefully sourced heritage breed bird that’s brined, deboned and served in butter for $35.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Instead, the actor chose to infuse her own heritage into the character, who uses Tamil as a way to feel connected to her late father.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"I am involved with the heritage group here in Portrush, which is all about promoting the town and preserving its history, so I attend that once every month, which is really enjoyable," she said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
We celebrated all afternoon our heritage, our mixed blood, ourselves.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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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