legacy
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An exhibit on the life and legacy of Marilyn Monroe could fill an entire museum so for purposes of this exhibit, Serrano and her team chose objects that were relevant to her life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Even more critically, it is the company’s first test of whether enthusiasts will accept a car carrying the brand name but not the revving, powerful, combustion engine that has defined its legacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"In the cinema, Bond’s legacy as a character has become problematic and his motivations as a modern British secret agent uncertain," he added.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
"The legacy he'll leave behind is how nice of a human being he is, how good of a guy," Djokovic said.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It was incumbent, thereafter, on each and every child to live up to that legacy.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Vocabulary lists containing legacy
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