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legacy

Definition for legacy

noun as in inheritance, heritage

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The Syrian dictator's legacy is embedded in the soil here - skeletal remains where crops should be.

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China’s domestic semiconductor production is growing rapidly, but it is focused on legacy chips, suitable for cars, not for AI data centers.

“Thankfully, long before, momma left I learned to embrace them and their legacy full on,” he wrote at the time.

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But Wales are unquestionably in a far better place thanks to the truly astonishing efforts of a player who gave her all, and more, to ensure she leaves behind a legacy like no other.

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Audience migration to streaming platforms has put pressure on legacy outlets across the media industry, leading to layoffs and cost-cutting.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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