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heritage

[her-i-tij] / ˈhɛr ɪ tɪdʒ /


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Black Duck Spirits & Hearth — Chef Sawicki blends duck, fire and his Polish heritage into a distinctive Minneapolis restaurant concept.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The library "remains true to its mission: to continue making heritage open to the public while constantly strengthening its protection", he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Eaton uses a carefully sourced heritage breed bird that’s brined, deboned and served in butter for $35.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The culture secretary, who is of mixed Indian and British heritage, has no truck with the idea that nationality has to be related to ancestry.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

There’s me split in half—Japanese and white—stitching myself together again because I am whole only when I’ve embraced the true beauty of my heritage.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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