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lineage

[lin-ee-ij] / ˈlɪn i ɪdʒ /


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But the ideological and philosophical lineage of these people is not difficult to trace.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Ronaldinho, who played alongside Messi at the start of that golden era at Barcelona and won a Champions League with him, has drawn the lineage directly.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Scientists believe emerging technologies such as single-cell omics, lineage tracing, and spatial profiling may help reveal the distinct subtypes of senescent cells and identify safer therapeutic targets.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“When it comes to keeping the lineage of jazz in L.A. alive, there have been people who were selfless and sacrificed a lot,” Porter told The Times in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Of one hundred and ten questions about his lineage, Werner can accurately answer only sixteen.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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