humankind
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The prolific and acclaimed writer and activist used his liberal beliefs and his agrarian roots in Kentucky to craft novels, poems and essays connecting the natural world to humankind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
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
And they were so successful at imposing their will on the landscape that in 1492 Columbus set foot in a hemisphere thoroughly marked by humankind.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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