ancestors
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To determine when the ability developed and how it changed over time, the team retraced lactoferrin's evolutionary history and reconstructed versions belonging to its extinct ancestors.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
It’s hard to disagree, even as we mourn as his final effort this swan song account of Canada, the land of his ancestors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Baby Duncan was born in Holland House, which was built by Alice's ancestors - the Traill family - who bought the island in 1727.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“I need to be true to myself and my ancestors who resisted colonisation, and fought for a freedom that I enjoy today in Ireland,” Rowe continued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Then she parroted something Gran always said about the noble service provided by Conjurors as stewards of the Underworld: “Ensuring that your ancestors make it home to their resting places is important work.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
