Example Sentences

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That trip, and the strategy behind it, remain one of his most positive legacies.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Whatever the rush, that will be one of his primary legacies.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The lives and legacies of Carnegie, Edison, Ford, and Jobs all tell the same story: The U.S. is the world’s best launchpad for groundbreaking entrepreneurs and scalers of new technology.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The committee recommended Yale adopt a leaner mission, establish minimum SAT scores and reduce admission preferences for legacies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

‘So ... is your whole family descended from Bellona? I thought you and Hylla were her daughters, not legacies.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan