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generation

[jen-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌdʒɛn əˈreɪ ʃən /


NOUN
age group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
age crop microgeneration
WEAK
Beat Generation Gen X Gen Y Gen Z Generation A Generation X Generation Y Generation Z Lost Generation Millennials Silent Generation Xennials baby boomers boomers sandwich generation
NOUN
period of time between age groups
Synonyms


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Sarah Bold, head of marketing, global brands and licensing at BBC Studios, said the auction gave fans and collectors the chance to ensure "these iconic items are preserved and appreciated for generations to come".

From BBC

"By opening the school to all young people who can flourish at MCS, we are honouring our legacy and enriching our community for generations to come," he added.

From BBC

Formate is considered a promising material for storing hydrogen, which could help power the next generation of fuel cells.

From Science Daily

“Productivity improvements should drive significant increases in real take-home wages. A 1-percentage-point increase in annual productivity growth would double standards of living within a single generation.”

From Los Angeles Times

And I also worried about my generation: All the other patients that day were at least 20 years older than me.

From Los Angeles Times