heritage
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Elephants are protected by law, are named as India's "national heritage animal", and many followers of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesh see the animals as sacred.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
"A heritage belonging to all the people of Messina has been violated," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
In 2007, Niman and Hahn Niman started BN Ranch, specializing in organic, grass-fed beef and heritage turkeys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Combining preserved midcentury architecture, sustainable living practices, and an abundance of outdoor amenities, the Northridge property offers buyers a home that celebrates both California’s design heritage and a more intentional way of living.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
But that’s balanced out by the good things that came in reaction to the swastikas—like the paper chain and Link learning the truth about his heritage.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
The stockpile, which has since risen in value, adds Wyoming to a growing cohort of states, including some with mining heritages, looking to add precious metal to their investment portfolios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
It was one of the artefacts that launched an online campaign to highlight women's roles in pre-colonial communities - and revive cultural heritages almost erased by colonialism.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2025
“Only in America,” Harris said, was it possible for two people of such different backgrounds and heritages to join together to make it “all the way” to the White House.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2024
Even the Moscow Art Theatre, from which Chekhov’s plays emerged, has recognized that heritages need to be reinvented.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024
Syphilis, itself, and the underpower bodies of tuberculosis are heritages of many.
From Applied Psychology for Nurses by Mary F. Porter
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It's All in the Family
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"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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