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legacies
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something left behind by a person after they die
- She received a valuable painting as a legacy from her aunt's will.
- After his passing, the writer's unpublished manuscripts became a literary legacy that fascinated scholars and readers alike.
- The antique furniture set was a treasured legacy that had been carefully preserved by the family for over a century.
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a lasting result or effect from past actions or events, often influencing the present or future
- The war left a legacy of destruction across the region.
- The company's poor decisions resulted in a legacy of debt.
- These ancient ruins are the legacy of a once-powerful empire.
- The old policy left a legacy of mistrust among the workers.
- The pollution in the river is a legacy of past industrial waste.