passed down
Example Sentences
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It’s a manifestation of pure, unbridled passion from youth then passed down through generations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Years later, when grandchildren are in the mix, that may not be how you want your assets to be passed down.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
"They are therefore never neutral; when they present a distorted image of our planet, they risk perpetuating inaccurate representation that is passed down through generations."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
There was a rumor, passed down from older campers to younger ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Other stories were passed down like legends from old-timer to newcomer.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
