generation
Example Sentences
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In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his head, has been a favorite for generations.
From Science Daily
"The disappointment is profound, but the country is not only disappointed but almost disillusioned. It's as if a new generation no longer knows what it means to cheer for their country."
From BBC
But worse yet, they said, the outcome “would cast a shadow over the citizenship of millions upon millions of Americans, going back generations.”
From Los Angeles Times
The festival has also made a conscious effort to mentor and community build with youth and elders, many from different generations but at the same point in their transitions.
From Los Angeles Times
Some Lebanese have lived the displacement and loss of land generation after generation.
From BBC
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