lineage

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These animals are considered distant ancestors of modern birds and were the only dinosaur lineage to survive the mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic era 66 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

The first single from “Kiss All the Time”—its opening track, “Aperture”—is in this lineage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

He studied in a seminary in Qom after his service with the Revolutionary Guard and wears the black turban of a sayyid, indicating that he traces his lineage to the prophet Muhammad.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

One participant explained how they had acquired some sperm from an anonymous internet donor abroad, with untraceable lineage.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Boromir had a long sword, in fashion like Andúril but of less lineage, and he bore also a shield and his war-horn.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien