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August 6, 2026

legacy

/ˈleɪɡəsi/noun

Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.

Example sentences

  • “John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment.”
  • “Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her.”
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