generations

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Patricia Schuba’s family has lived in Franklin County, Missouri, for five generations.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

That began Zissman’s eight-year relationship with two generations of Sydney’s family, helping them through the death of both parents and the hurdles of settling their estate.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

This is likely to increase with the new generations already coming through.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Chocobar was shot during a confrontation with armed men over land in the Tucumán province of Argentina where the Chuschagasta Indigenous community has lived for many generations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Even I could feel it, a tug from something that had been in my family for generations.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia