ancestors
Example Sentences
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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 ancestors of monitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, lost osteoderms entirely – likely because their active lifestyle and efficient bodies functioned better without the additional weight.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
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
It didn’t mean her ancestors weren’t responsible for finding it, though.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
