ancestors
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Since then, hundreds of thousands of Germans have searched the records for names of ancestors, well aware they may face unpleasant truths.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The study also allowed researchers to estimate likely handedness in extinct human ancestors.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
At some point, our ancestors began living in groups that weren’t only companions, but co-parents.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
And so, all of my grandparents and aunts and uncles, ancestors were all farmers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Not only had his mom eaten it before, Grandma had said that the Diné ancestors ate tóshchíín for strength to endure tough trials.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
