ancestors
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Since then, hundreds of thousands of Germans have searched the records for names of ancestors, well aware they may face unpleasant truths.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The findings suggest that early animals created the first blood cells by reusing genetic material inherited from ancient single-celled ancestors.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
The cooperation between our human ancestors may have been more flexible, without rigid rules about who was allowed to reproduce.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
And so, all of my grandparents and aunts and uncles, ancestors were all farmers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Then she parroted something Gran always said about the noble service provided by Conjurors as stewards of the Underworld: “Ensuring that your ancestors make it home to their resting places is important work.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
