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humankind

[hyoo-muhn-kahynd, -kahynd, yoo-] / ˈhyu mənˌkaɪnd, -ˈkaɪnd, ˈyu- /


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The official presenting the award called the discovery the vitamin’s “greatest practical importance” and lauded it among the discoveries that have been of great benefit to humankind.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Sometimes Ms. Strout is moved to break into the narrative with her own heartfelt proclamations on humankind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"I hope that today we plant the seeds of peace not only for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait, but for all humankind," Cheng said on Wednesday, in comments broadcast by Taiwanese media.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"If we really come together, we can produce so much that's beneficial to humankind," says Sharman.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

This is the technology behind every flute, whistle, shakuhachi or recorder ever blown in the history of humankind.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall