generation
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Scotland have had their own mini golden generation, with captain Andy Robertson, John McGinn, Scott McTominay and others all continuing to play at Europe's top level.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Our critic said that the writer “creates a kaleidoscopic portrait of a generation of Jewish men and women.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
In the 2000s, Carradine charmed a new generation of fans as lovable TV dad Sam in “Lizzie McGuire.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
So after reading what felt like the hundredth article declaring that my generation had abandoned alcohol, nightlife and socializing altogether, I started wondering whether I was missing something.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Other firms would lose more, much more; but those losses were typically associated with the generation of subprime mortgage loans.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
The charity sale marks a "tangible expression of innovation, responsibility, and long-term vision for future generations," Sotheby's said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
On a Turkish hillside overlooking the olive-covered slopes outside Izmir is a cave known to generations of locals as the place where Homer penned "The Odyssey".
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Species that live this way form colonies containing overlapping generations, cooperate in raising young and divide reproductive responsibilities.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
We’re navigating historically expensive housing, student debt, inflation, stagnant entry-level wages and a social landscape with more entertainment options than previous generations had.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Even though Ba had only taken over the shop a few months ago, I was as proud of it as if it had been in our family for generations.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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