genealogy
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In recent years, when a new break in a cold case makes headlines, it’s often because of updated genealogy tools or forensic detection technology.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
While law enforcement did not get any hits in the federal database, they are also employing genetic genealogy in an effort to identify a suspect in the case.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
“We’re not done. We’ve got a lot more in front of us,” he said, including testing the DNA against genealogy sites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
John said TV programmes and genealogy companies "drive this theory that every outcome is good, that you'll find war heroes... or a suffragette, but lots of people don't."
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025
“Just a little genealogy project,” my father replied, lingering near the door.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
Vocabulary lists containing genealogy
It's All in the Family
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "G"
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We the People: Gen
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