lineage

Example Sentences

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For members of the Awadh royal lineage, the restoration is deeply personal.

From BBC

It is considered the closest known hominoid relative to the lineage that eventually led to all living apes, including humans.

From Science Daily

With “Linaje” — it translates to lineage, a term often associated with nobility and pedigree — the brothers are intent on sharing their hard-earned success with those they love most.

From Los Angeles Times

"These evolutionarily distinct lineages are important to name," said Bud Freeman.

From Science Daily

These kinship networks were largely organized through maternal lines, with one mitochondrial lineage dominating, pointing to a key role for women in maintaining family continuity and coordinating movement.

From Science Daily