as in lineages
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of Italian extraction
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The Sky Axe may have spoken, to those who knew its origins, of distant horizons; and now, thanks to the young woman who found it, the skies of the American Midwest are part of its story, too.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Cena credits the origins of this signature phrase and gesture to a moment of sibling fun.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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People work extremely hard all year long and this is the perfect time of year to slow down a bit and actually appreciate the joy of the season with their coworkers and families.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Manage Cholesterol Levels Small studies have shown that fenugreek may reduce blood lipid levels, which will in turn lower one’s cholesterol.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The flavonoids in dark chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting against atherosclerosis and reducing high blood pressure and blood lipid levels.—
Jillian Kubala, RD,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Extractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extractions. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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