- plural of generation.
generations
Example Sentences
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It’s a manifestation of pure, unbridled passion from youth then passed down through generations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
In her village, Niki So had watched helplessly as her neighbours' homes were torn down, waiting for the bulldozers to reach the house where her family lived for three generations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Questions poured forth afterward about leadership, difficult personalities, education, institutional blindness, younger generations and whether children would still be able to distinguish between what is real and what is synthetic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Schanzer contends that learning about 9/11 and understanding its impact remains crucial for younger generations without first-hand knowledge.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
"Not just one name. I was reciting the names of my ancestors, going back ten generations."
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
