heritage
Example Sentences
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On his website, Frost noted his “diverse heritage with roots in Puerto Rican, Lebanese, and Haitian ancestry.”
From Los Angeles Times
He recalls seeing only two players of South Asian heritage as he came up in his career.
From BBC
A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country's heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.
From BBC
That heritage of justice carried forward through Iran’s culture, poetry, scholarship, and enduring openness to the wider world.
From Salon
“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continues.
From MarketWatch
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