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mankind

[man-kahynd, man-kahynd] / ˈmænˈkaɪnd, ˈmænˌkaɪnd /


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And it produced an international freakout after researchers sounded the alarm on technology that could bring about the end of mankind.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

I grew up in South Africa and you’re forced to play every sport known to mankind.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Against those who would have their victims die once in the flesh and a second time in the memory of mankind, he installs the archive and protects the truth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

"I don't think it would age like a fine wine, but for the sake of mankind someone needs to drink it," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

That the choice for mankind lay between freedom and happiness, and that, for the great bulk of mankind, happiness was better.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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