generations

Example Sentences

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At the same time, the generations following the baby boomers have struggled to save adequately for retirement.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Older generations may have grown up on serious financial news and TV pundits, but today’s internet-native investors are demanding a fun, social and immersive way to trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

It’s been a beacon for decades, and though the beloved restaurant space recently was listed for sale for $26 million, Mel’s owners hope it remains a diner and destination for generations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Stormzy, famously a Manchester United fan, says the footballer had "inspired generations on and off the pitch".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin