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lineage

[lin-ee-ij] / ˈlɪn i ɪdʒ /


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Its name translates to "unconquered female warrior," a reference to the powerful predators that later emerged from this evolutionary lineage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Unlike modern anacondas and pythons, Vasuki represented a separate evolutionary lineage within this long-extinct family.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

With Noah being a Manhunter, it turned out that he and John were dealing with similar questions around lineage and legacy and nature versus nurture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

"Pride Cymru was such an amazing experience and I learned so much about my family lineage," said Star.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

It was this whole notion of lineage and background that had sent him back into the mines for a second shift.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool


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