as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
has a distinguished genealogy that traces back to William the Conqueror
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Recent Examples of genealogy
Through genetic genealogy, law enforcement utilizes commercial DNA databases to find family matches to the DNA of a crime suspect, a victim or a missing person.
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Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
After exhausting almost all leads, the pair turned to forensic genealogy, a practice that finds potential relatives through DNA matches to identify a suspect, according to the Justice Department.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Investigators use genetic genealogy to solve cold cases by using suspect DNA collected from a crime scene, analyzing it, and converting it into a raw data file.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Granger died in 1866 from childbirth complications and was identified using forensic genealogy.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
After exhausting almost all leads, the pair turned to forensic genealogy, a practice that finds potential relatives through DNA matches to identify a suspect, according to the Justice Department.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Investigators use genetic genealogy to solve cold cases by using suspect DNA collected from a crime scene, analyzing it, and converting it into a raw data file.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Granger died in 1866 from childbirth complications and was identified using forensic genealogy.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Owner Dave Daley will also give a talk on the local Métis culture; people who share both European and Indigenous ancestry.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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This dual ancestry has spurred a unique pain for Bublikov and others of similar mixed origin as the conflict mounts overseas at an alarming pace, risking international expansion.Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
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Organizations need systems that can identify not just where AI tools are being used but how they're being used—including model lineage, training data sources and inference patterns.Rajat Bhargava, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in, much coming from corporations such as Apple and the Total energy group, and prominent French lineages, including the Bettencourt Meyers family of L’Oréal, the Pinaults of Kering, and the Arnaults of LVMH.Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
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From the timeless elegance of the Aston Martin DB11 to the high-performance capabilities of the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 and the racing pedigree of the Aston Martin DBR9, the brand appeals seamlessly to both traditional luxury buyers and modern enthusiasts.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Despite its filmmaking pedigree and a starry cast that also includes Toni Collette and J.K. Simmons, the studio has no plans to platform the $35 million film into more theaters.Chris Lee, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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The findings detail lapses in oversight that left families without deeds to their homes.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The royal was joined by members of Monaco’s royal family for the occasion, including her nine-year-old twins, Jacques and Gabriella, and husband of 13 years, Prince Albert II. Related Articles For the occasion, Princess Charlene opted for a pop of color, wearing a lilac pastel pantsuit.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genealogy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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