humankind
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That could produce difficulties for the cloned animals and for modern life, including the possible revival of prehistoric pathogens for which humankind has no defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
The author rehabilitates the Greek Arachne—unfairly condemned to be a spider because of her creative ability—then returns us to Spider Woman and Spider Grandmother, the kindly, creative beings who bring life and wisdom to humankind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 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
In the intervening years, music has grown from joyful servant of humankind and the Almighty to a bigger experience than both of them.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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