legacy

Example Sentences

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But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

FDEs took data from messy spreadsheets, legacy systems and handwritten memos to create a digital replica of an enterprise.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss AG Bondi’s legacy, and why she may still be dragged before congress to answer for the DOJ’s mishandling of the Epstein Files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

She says she refuses to let the scandal define her son's legacy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

No matter where life took her, this “study book” would be her scientific legacy.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman