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something that is or may be inherited
the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother
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These projects not only tap in to demand for aged single malts but also enhance the brands’ legacies by producing new, exclusive releases.
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Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This book reveals our shared culinary legacies, offering both salve and instruction to bridge the gaps in our understanding of our culinary lineage.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
It’s also mirrored in media outlets like ABC News and ESPN Insider, which emphasize how great basketball players shape not just the game but their broader legacies.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into a reckoning with itself, its faith and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
In 2025, proactive, adaptable coaches who embrace these trends will be well-positioned to build sustainable legacies and a lasting coaching business that will change millions of lives.
—Tom Noh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Women build wealth to create lasting legacies for future generations.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
By addressing these challenges head-on, entrepreneurs can safeguard their legacies, foster stronger family relationships, and set the stage for sustainable business growth.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This book reveals our shared culinary legacies, offering both salve and instruction to bridge the gaps in our understanding of our culinary lineage.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
It’s also mirrored in media outlets like ABC News and ESPN Insider, which emphasize how great basketball players shape not just the game but their broader legacies.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
When the youngest son Nazareth returns home with an uninvited friend in tow, the family is forced into a reckoning with itself, its faith and the legacies of Black political power and familial duty.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
In 2025, proactive, adaptable coaches who embrace these trends will be well-positioned to build sustainable legacies and a lasting coaching business that will change millions of lives.
—Tom Noh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Women build wealth to create lasting legacies for future generations.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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