legacy

Example Sentences

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"It is about what we set out in the very first episode, which is your legacy and what you leave behind," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“He isn’t rushed or very much concerned with legacy, nor with media perception, unlike many leaders who get boxed in,” said al-Rashid, who was in the Saudi delegation during the prince’s Washington trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

She wants others to create legacy programs that last for youth sports through “more partnerships, more sponsorships, more access.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Barack and I were excited to stay in Washington but would build a legacy on the South Side of Chicago, which would become home to the Obama Presidential Center.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama