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
"My ancestors came over from Scotland and started making ice cream in their kitchen," she said.
From BBC • May 30, 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
That’s one reason why capybaras are recent additions to a zoo that has been open since the 1950s, on a continent where the rodents’ ancestors arrived some 40 million years ago.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Nhamo made a final breakfast and scattered some of her precious mealie meal as a sacrifice to whatever ancestors might be present.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
