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legacy

[leg-uh-see] / ˈlɛg ə si /


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Events on motherhood, the legacy of new Labour and grassroots football are also part of the programme.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The legacy of those words, and of the moon missions, is as contradictory and vexing as the times in which we live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Among those, the album’s second single, “Nasty,” is particularly durable, having played a special role in restoring her legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Investors fretted the rise of AI agents would dampen demand for offerings from legacy software providers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I can’t believe I ruined Quinton’s legacy like this.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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