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

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

Pozzo can in another sense be seen as a forefather to the modern international manager in his insistence on having full control over team selection.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022

Chillwave forefather Chaz Bundick and his merry band of synthy men delivered what was unquestionably the vibiest set of the weekend to a massive, tightly-packed crowd Saturday night.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2022

Each Xhosa belongs to a clan that traces its descent back to a specific forefather.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela