mortals

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However, Huppert emphasised the social symbolism of a vampire aristocracy that draws its power by feeding on ordinary mortals.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

AI creators are trying to generate not only thinking, productive entities but ones that blaze past mortals in every respect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

It’s not just us mere mortals trying to wrap our brains around these mind-boggling numbers, as one of the world’s biggest hedge funds seems dumbfounded.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 22, 2025

That's a contrast to most stadium concerts, where the message is more like: "Look upon me, puny mortals, and be astonished by my divine talents and somewhat improbable physique."

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

He knew that he had served Zeus well and that he had done right to pity mortals in their helplessness.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton