ancestors
Example Sentences
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At some point, our ancestors began living in groups that weren’t only companions, but co-parents.
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
“My ancestors made things like this to wear and decorate their bodies,” Saar says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
However, new research suggests their distant ancestors lived very differently.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
Your ancestors have watched over you, little Disaster, but this time it was I who aided you.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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