ancestors

Example Sentences

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At some point, our ancestors began living in groups that weren’t only companions, but co-parents.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The Goldrich will open with a museum exhibition titled “Meet Your Neighbor,” amplifying diverse L.A. communities and featuring stories of Angelenos and their ancestors who resettled, immigrated or sought refuge from persecution and violence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

“Many of my teachers and mentors were people whose ancestors had come to the country during the great wave of Jewish migration.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He also notes the challenges that many applicants run into in their search for their Canadian ancestors.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Your ancestors have watched over you, little Disaster, but this time it was I who aided you.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer