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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
his Italian lineage was very important to him
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
it is now generally accepted that the lineage of Thomas Jefferson includes black as well as white members
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The victim was a doorman, and that is a very rich lineage and heritage to New York City — what that job is, and the union around that job — and there’s a level of respect involved.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Virtually all of today’s champions trace their lineage to Dill’s Atlantic Giant, a variety bred in the 1970s by a Canadian grower named Howard Dill.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024
For all the talk of lineage, scheming, plotting, and throne-taking, one might be tempted to draw comparisons to Pascal's Game of Thrones.
—EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Some of the most important names in L.A. Latino politics — former U.S. Rep. Esteban Torres, Councilmember Richard Alatorre, U.S. Treasurer Romana Acosta Bañuelos — were born in Arizona mining towns or traced their lineage there.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Virtually all of today’s champions trace their lineage to Dill’s Atlantic Giant, a variety bred in the 1970s by a Canadian grower named Howard Dill.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2024
For all the talk of lineage, scheming, plotting, and throne-taking, one might be tempted to draw comparisons to Pascal's Game of Thrones.
—EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Some of the most important names in L.A. Latino politics — former U.S. Rep. Esteban Torres, Councilmember Richard Alatorre, U.S. Treasurer Romana Acosta Bañuelos — were born in Arizona mining towns or traced their lineage there.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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In the years that followed the signing of this path-breaking treaty, citizens and immigrants of British ancestry, though remaining a religious minority, founded some of the finest educational, sports, and business institutions in Argentina.Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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But are drugs ready to be given to a diverse patient group if they haven’t first been tested, for example, on human cell models of different ancestries?New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
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These words, if left unchallenged, can become actions that lead to torn families and broken communities.Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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One Navy veteran will also receive a traditional burial at sea, and additional urns will be reunited with family in Rhode Island, New York, and Maine.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The advantages for buyers include gaining an Oceanco pedigree for the vessel, but with a shorter build time and a range of interiors and exteriors that the client chooses.Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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And the change comes as more students and families question the value of a college pedigree.Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Oman still has a handful of Bedouin tribes, amounting to around 3,000 desert dwellers, who live a Nomadic lifestyle.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Celts, a collection of tribes from central Europe, had one fire festival for each of the four seasons and marked Samhain, which occurred between the fall equinox and the winter solstice, as the most significant.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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That a black hole appears to have a gravitational hold on an object that is so far away is raising some questions about the origins of this black hole itself.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2024
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Some supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris — who replaced Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket in July — have yelled that during her rallies, though such chants have their origin with Trump supporters demanding jail time for his 2016 opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton.Fatima Hussein and Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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On Friday, the artist popped up at their cheerleading event alongside other members of the Combs clan: Quincy and Justin.Essence, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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During the show’s run, Kevin was sometimes considered selfish and immature, especially when compared to some of the gentler members of the Pearson clan.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Investigators use genetic genealogy to solve cold cases by using suspect DNA collected from a crime scene, analyzing it, and converting it into a raw data file.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Granger died in 1866 from childbirth complications and was identified using forensic genealogy.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Teams were in the field to assess houses and other structures that have been destroyed or damaged.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In November, Kevin sets tree stands low in mountain draws, often fairly close to houses, roads, and developments.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Lineage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lineage. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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