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How to use the word legacy in a Sentence?

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Amidst transient trends, be timeless; choose lasting legacy over temporary popularity.

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The legacy of freedom is inscribed by those who envisioned a world liberated from tyranny, dared to challenge the fetters of oppression, and defended the pursuit of dignity and self-determination—ideals we must fervently uphold.

Aloo Denish Obiero

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Work, when infused with purpose, transcends mere tasks and becomes a legacy.

Aloo Denish Obiero

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A government's legacy isn’t etched in its decrees, but in the lasting positive transformation it brings to the lives of its citizens.

Aloo Denish Obiero

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Work, when infused with purpose, transcends mere tasks and becomes a legacy.~Aloo Denish Obiero

Aloo Denish Obiero

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I am driven by a profound belief in taking meaningful actions that advance the wellbeing of humanity and his environment. I believe that each individual has a role to play regardless of the level, capacity, or sector involved, for we all share a collective responsibility. My lifelong career objective is to embody the principles of living, loving, learning, and leaving a lasting legacy that positively impacts the world.

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‘ Xiongnu ’ was the name of a dynasty not a people, per se ; but that dynastic regime greatly impacted the peoples within its realms and left a powerful legacy in Eurasia, many subsequent groups appropriated the potent name of Xiongnu( or Hunnu) as they established their own regimes, leading to the perpetuation of so-called ‘ Hunnic ’ entities even as far as that of Attila and the Huns at the edge of Europe centuries after the demise of the Xiongnu in Inner Asia.

Genghis Khan

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1 year ago

Part of me sees it as a new beginning, i’d love to keep the show’s legacy alive in the best way that I can.

Wallace Phillips

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1 year ago

I’d love to keep the show’s legacy alive in the best way that I can.

Wallace Phillips

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1 year ago

President Kennedy signed the original Community Mental Health Act of ’63. Attorney General Robert Kennedy created the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in order to intervene early in young people’s lives, and my father was primary Senate sponsor of parity, these issues, and the incredible legacy that they all had on civil rights – from JFK being the first president to address the issue on national TV to RFK standing with Dr. King to my father’s seminal work on the Voting Rights Act – and immigration reform, are at the heart of my family’s legacy.

Patrick Kennedy

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1 year ago

I see parallels between ‘Yellowjackets’ and my perspective while songwriting: the sheer intensity, that going for the jugular with no fear around going for the profane, i’ve strived my entire career to support the empowerment of women and sensitives, and see the world through the female lens, and what’s so wonderful about this show is that each character is allowed to be dynamic and complex as opposed to oversimplified, reduced versions of women. I feel honoured to be a part of the legacy of ‘Yellowjackets.’.

Alanis Morissette

Found on CNN
1 year ago

This year, there will be more to discuss than ever, code will build on Kara’s legacy, and we’ll continue to evolve the conference to best serve its audience. We’re proud to announce three new hosts, who are also leaders in tech journalism.

Jim Bankoff

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1 year ago

I’m always pleased that they were on the Laconia and that they had that experience and that they were able to share that legacy. And here 100 years later, we’re still talking about it. I think that’s pretty marvelous.

Stephanie Wilds

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1 year ago

In terms of Powell’s legacy, the damage has already been done.

John Leer

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1 year ago

It’s not their land, it’s not their legacy – it’s their bottom line, for me it’s personal because it’s my family’s land that we are fighting to preserve … and that could be in jeopardy when New York comes to play.

Kerry Donovan

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1 year ago

These unique experiences have helped to introduce more consumers to American whiskey and build excitement for both legacy and newer brands in the category.

Lisa Hawkins

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1 year ago

We’re just so immensely proud of what he’s done and what he’s setting out to achieve. This is all about honoring the legacy of our amazing dad.

Ben Johnston

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1 year ago

We’re carrying on NASA’s legacy by designing an advanced spacesuit that will allow astronauts to operate safely and effectively on the Moon, axiom Space’s Artemis III spacesuit will be ready to meet the complex challenges of the lunar south pole and help grow our understanding of the Moon in order to enable a long-term presence there.

Axiom Space

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1 year ago

We have to remember this guy was an experienced lawyer, he’s a part-time assistant solicitor and there’s 100 years of prosecution legacy in his family… I felt like he believed he could look at that jury and really convince them. But I felt if I got him talking he would eventually lie and they would get to see that in real time.

Creighton Waters

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1 year ago

People would be devastated if the bookstore disappeared. It needs to have some presence here just for his legacy.

Jerry Phillips

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1 year ago

It was definitely very ugly and scary but a wonderful reminder of why we’re telling this particular story and how special and powerful art and, particularly, theater can be, and it just made me feel extra, extra grateful to be the one that gets to tell this particular story and to carry on this legacy of Leo Frank.

Ben Platt

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1 year ago

He was … a good friend, and I will miss him greatly. I know we all will. Please join me in praying for Bishop Dave and for his family in Ireland, bishop O’Connell was a guiding light for so many, and his legacy will continue to live on.

Los Angeles

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1 year ago

Service dogs can save lives, i can’t tell you how many veterans have messaged me and reached out to me in years past and even now and said, ‘you know, Kaya inspired me to get my own dog, because I saw you talk about how powerful she was for you, and if I had not done that, I would have killed myself.’ And I think that is Kaya’s most profound and powerful legacy.

Cole Lyle

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I think the majority of legacy automakers will own a large portion of the market share in time.

Eric Schiffer

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1 year ago

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