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lineage

[lin-ee-ij] / ˈlɪn i ɪdʒ /


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If that is correct, Keeunamorphia could represent one of the earliest marsupial orders to branch off from the main lineage.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

Japan has the world's oldest continuous hereditary monarchy, with a lineage that's believed to span more than 2,600 years.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In part, that is because, if you squint, you can see its lineage in old-school food criticism.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

They came from clubs in every corner of the earth as the African island nation leaned on far-flung family lineage to build a World Cup roster.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

At the beginning of the term, Teacher called the roll and asked each child her lineage.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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