legacy
Example Sentences
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"That's not only a testament to the facilities we've got here, but City of Culture and the legacy it has now for the arts in Bradford", she said.
From BBC
On King in particular, she said, “Given the opportunity, I would have said clearly that I disagree and believe Dr. King’s legacy stands on its own moral authority.”
From Los Angeles Times
Management has also done a good job of rolling off legacy contracts, in the defense business, specifically, and replacing them with higher-margin ones.
From Barron's
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the plaques "are eloquently written descriptions of each president and the legacy they left behind".
From BBC
"However, we still are dealing with the legacy of 150 years of fire suppression. Together, drying conditions and overly dense fuels portend a challenging and more fiery future."
From Science Daily
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