forefather

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The new version of “Criminal Minds,” fittingly subtitled “Evolution,” which recently completed its second season on Paramount+, follows its CBS forefather in being a show about criminal profilers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Like other historians, Horne is highly skeptical of Oglethorpe being a forefather of the abolitionist movement.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

Other talent joining in the induction: singer Chaka Khan, lyricist Bernie Taupin, hip-hop forefather DJ Kool Herc, guitarist Link Wray, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and record executive Al Kooper.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2023

"They claim to be one of the descendants of Gad, one of the sons of our forefather Jacob - but they can't prove their grandparents were Jewish," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2021

Octavian spread his arms, revealing his harp tattoo, the symbol of his godly forefather.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan