generation
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Another writes: "What's the big deal? My dad - and I'm sure most dads of our generation - didn't. He did something far, far better than emotional words he 'showed us' by his actions."
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Baby boomers, the generation that rebelled against their parents, are moving into the same retirement communities as their octogenarian-plus moms and dads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
These folks comprise the wealthiest generation in history: According to the Federal Reserve, baby boomers control $90 trillion in assets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
But Bartiromo had stature, and a generation of young women moving into financial journalism looked up to her.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
For the alchemists, the reality of the philosopher’s stone was beyond question; within a generation their appeal to authority, to ancient texts and secret manuscripts, seemed hopelessly misplaced.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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Several generations removed from Portillo, their success shows that the path from limited means and no fancy degrees to fabulous wealth remains open today.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Selena didn’t have the benefit of time; but in the years since her death, her music has been kept alive, replayed, reinterpreted, and remixed, so that new generations continue to celebrate her Tejano roots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"My dad left a lasting impact so poignant that it will ripple out for generations to come," Bindi wrote, saying his life and legacy were "worth celebrating".
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
"They are therefore never neutral; when they present a distorted image of our planet, they risk perpetuating inaccurate representation that is passed down through generations."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Develop a list of characteristics that make children’s songs so popular, unforgettable, and able to survive for generations.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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