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provenance

[prov-uh-nuhns, -nahns] / ˈprɒv ə nəns, -ˌnɑns /


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“The live question in 2026 is acquisition: where the books came from, who paid for them, and what the company knew about their provenance when it hit download,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

“The property’s celebrity provenance and distinctive design details will naturally generate significant interest,” she said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

Romanée-Conti’s high demand and hefty price has also motivated thieves and counterfeiters, helping to foster a black market for rare spirits, where shady dealers and covetous buyers are willing to ignore a bottle’s provenance.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

Almost 30,000 native trees of Irish provenance, such as oak, alder and rowan, have been planted on the 41-acre site which is situated at Lenamore Wood, near Gortin in Omagh.

From BBC May 25, 2026

Sullivan took the suggestion but never acknowledged its provenance, even though that one great entrance eventually became the talk of the fair.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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