humankind

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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 like to think about it as walking through a doorway into how humankind explores the solar system going forward."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Neven reels off the ways he believes this Willow quantum chip will be used "to help with many problems that humankind has now".

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

This is how I pictured Indianapolis, this crush of humankind with nary a familiar face.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck