legacy
Example Sentences
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Another factor that contributes to the network creaking in places is a legacy of underinvestment.
From BBC
Joshua stood in the ring and told the crowd he did not care about legacy.
From BBC
Morning walkers, political strategists and journalists gather around this nondescript shabby shack, which has been operating since 1949 and is now a legacy tourist attraction.
From BBC
There are ways to leave a legacy even with a small amount of funds, and charities count on these kinds of bequests.
From MarketWatch
Efforts to force a lasting legacy are maddening, but ultimately, they will fail.
From Salon
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