lineage
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His native Hamburg is less than 150 miles away and his mother traces her lineage on Amrum back nine generations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The Nautilus, a shelled marine animal still living today, is often described as a "living fossil" because of its ancient lineage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Other characters include Bernard the litter‑picking tree who is described as a "descendant of a legendary environmentalist lineage" inspired by nature documentaries.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
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 • Mar. 25, 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
Vocabulary lists containing lineage
It's All in the Family
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Born a Crime
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