heritage
Example Sentences
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Couture brands like Christian Dior, Prada and Gucci all have a secret weapon: the embroiderers at this Mumbai atelier, who are keeping over 5,000 years of cultural heritage alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Pachuca fan Eduardo Hernandez says the club's heritage is important to fans.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I think you could be a steelworker and you could be proud of where you work, your heritage, your family history within that industry and be concerned about the environment.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Miss Liza Jane spots Ali’s musical gift right away and fills her with a sense of pride and responsibility in her Black heritage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“In any case, the time is long past that he know his heritage and his place in the world. I’ve gone along with this fiction for far longer than I should have. But now...”
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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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