descendant

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She was a child of privilege, the daughter of Carter Burden, a Vanderbilt descendant and media executive, and Amanda Burden, the daughter of Babe Paley and an influential urban planner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A sixth-generation descendant of San Fernando's pioneer lantern-maker, Quiwa said apart from religion, he was proud to carry on the family tradition of "cheering people up during Christmas".

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

When an American-born descendant of resident noncitizens sued after being refused re-entry to San Francisco under the Chinese Exclusion Act, the court recognized his natural-born citizenship.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

Some contain achievement-based provisions, giving monetary bonuses if a descendant graduates with a certain grade-point average, or allowing heirs to use the cash only if they earn a four-year degree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

His life could not depend on the actions of his unconceived descendant.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler