Sentence examples for we were handed down from inspiring English sources

As indigenous peoples, as Oceti Sakowin, we were handed down the original teachings on how to live in balance with Mother Earth.

If we fail then we are handing down the mess.

We are failing future generations if we deny them this opportunity and failing ourselves and all humanity if we omit to instil in the generations to follow the imagination, creativity and innovative thinking that are the fundamental weapons to wield in the face of the considerable challenges we are handing down to them.

"We're grateful these indictments were handed down," said William Schwitzer, a lawyer who represents eight of the workers in lawsuits against Mr. Minucci and other contractors.

Duncan's dances were handed down.

Traits that were handed down, perhaps, from his family.

A lot of these shops were handed down between generations.

Last year, 49 death sentences were handed down nationwide.

Possessions were handed down to her kids, donated or tossed.

Yet no criminal indictments were handed down.

Both rulings were handed down last week.