generations

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The family had previously said they made the discovery when clearing out their mother's home, which has been with the same family for generations.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Economist Jesús Fernández-Villaverde of the University of Pennsylvania describes the Constitution as a “commitment device” through which the government assures future generations it will stand by promises made today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Haney has described Lee as a “symbol of pride, resilience and possibility for generations who rarely saw themselves reflected with strength and dignity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

By the mid-1960s, there were approximately 12,000 bowling alleys in the United States that were largely sustained by league play; they were often family businesses that were passed down over generations.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

“We’re going to do a little project that I like to call living history. Where we study the different generations that make up our society.”

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh