heritage
Example Sentences
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The discord began at a time when bitterness about Spain’s colonial legacy had largely receded, and many Mexicans celebrate their mixed European and Indigenous heritage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
History buffs may be drawn to Lithuania, with its five Unesco world heritage sites.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“My father and grandfather always spoke of their love for Mexico, of how proud they were to live in this country,” said Roberto López Díaz, 62, a Mexican businessman of Spanish heritage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
In a post on X, he said her "extraordinary musical journey" enriched the nation's cultural heritage and touched "countless hearts across the world".
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
“Every child in that school ought to see a place like this. It’s part of their American heritage, that’s what it is, and they don’t even know it.”
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
Vocabulary lists containing heritage
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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