identity
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People with leprosy—a visible sign, in Mr. Basciano’s telling, of physical illness and, for many cultures, social disorder—needed to be kept safely out of sight to ensure a more flattering national identity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
But Akiiki has said the king had a young son, whose identity would be revealed later in accordance with Tooro customs.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
To many enthusiasts, Simson bikes were a beloved symbol of youthful freedom and regional identity in the east long before the AfD appeared on the scene.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
“The film industry is deep in the identity of Los Angeles,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Music making and artistic endeavors represent the heart of a culture, and are part of each culture’s core identity: not only what makes us human, but also what makes each group of us unique.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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The identities of the nine women and three men on the jury has not been made public, and the judge banned any photographing or filming of them to retain their anonymity.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Their restaurants become places where those identities intersect.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Museum collections played a central role in establishing the identities of several of the species.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
"Whether it was same-sex families or just different types of families, things about bravery, courage, bullying, things about different identities."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
He was famous for changing identities and for charming his way in and out of impossible situations.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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