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as in production
the act or instance of producing something
Our economy relies on the generation of new ideas. The organization has turned its focus toward the generation of solar energy.
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as in variety
a group or class of things that are developed from an earlier type
The automaker is set to release the newest generation of electric vehicles.
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as in year
the length of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their children
She has been at the job for a generation, and is seen as a motherly figure to her younger coworkers.
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Ofcom’s data highlights a stark contrast in how Gen Z—either in school, university, or just about entering the workforce—consumes news compared with older generations.
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 12 Sep. 2024
Originally purchased as farmland in the 1930s, the 12-acre property was converted into guest cottages and run by the same family as a small resort for three generations.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
The researchers found that the Native American DNA arrived at Rapa Nui somewhere between 17 and 32 generations prior to the life of the individuals represented by these remains.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024
But he’s also had trouble getting the next generation of 1017 off the ground because jail or prison terms have befallen so many of his recent signees.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 12 Sep. 2024
Originally purchased as farmland in the 1930s, the 12-acre property was converted into guest cottages and run by the same family as a small resort for three generations.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
The researchers found that the Native American DNA arrived at Rapa Nui somewhere between 17 and 32 generations prior to the life of the individuals represented by these remains.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024
But he’s also had trouble getting the next generation of 1017 off the ground because jail or prison terms have befallen so many of his recent signees.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/generation. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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