provenance

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He said he was also able to use information on the label to confirm its provenance.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Queer desire, femininity, and lipstick form an intrepid triptych in the form of pop star Chappell Roan, whose persona betrays both her rural Missouri provenance and the glittery legacy of drag performance.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

"If the authenticity and lawful provenance of the collection are documented, the Ministry of Culture will immediately finalise measures for its acquisition," it said.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The first New York Times story stemming from Littlejohn’s disclosure was published in September 2020, though the documents’ provenance wasn’t clear then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Researchers must reckon their ages by ascertaining the age of the ground they are found in, which in turn requires meticulously documenting their provenance.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann