lineage
Example Sentences
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Reminders of his lineage dot the land, starting with the sign in front of the farm pointing to the start: 1837.
Traditional Hausa society stresses background checks on lineage, morality and family reputation before marriage.
From Barron's
The Sierra Nevada red fox is a distinct lineage from the common red fox known for residing in high-elevation, remote mountainous regions.
From Los Angeles Times
Every organism alive today traces its lineage back to a single shared ancestor that lived about four billion years ago.
From Science Daily
Instead, she situates herself within a lineage of artists who have used public space to reflect and reshape their communities.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
