as in lineages
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of Italian extraction
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The Sky Axe may have spoken, to those who knew its origins, of distant horizons; and now, thanks to the young woman who found it, the skies of the American Midwest are part of its story, too.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Cena credits the origins of this signature phrase and gesture to a moment of sibling fun.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The brand is facing an existential crisis, including multiple lawsuits, but the two warring families who own the company seem more preoccupied about a series of petty legal battles.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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People work extremely hard all year long and this is the perfect time of year to slow down a bit and actually appreciate the joy of the season with their coworkers and families.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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The trailer is full of blood, guns and badass narration.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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This film was made on the blood, sweat and tears of incredible indie artists ...—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Extractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extractions. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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