forefather
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The new version of “Criminal Minds,” fittingly subtitled “Evolution,” which recently completed its second season on Paramount+, follows its CBS forefather in being a show about criminal profilers.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024
Like other historians, Horne is highly skeptical of Oglethorpe being a forefather of the abolitionist movement.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Other talent joining in the induction: singer Chaka Khan, lyricist Bernie Taupin, hip-hop forefather DJ Kool Herc, guitarist Link Wray, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and record executive Al Kooper.
From Washington Times • May 4, 2023
Pozzo can in another sense be seen as a forefather to the modern international manager in his insistence on having full control over team selection.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2022
Octavian spread his arms, revealing his harp tattoo, the symbol of his godly forefather.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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