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mankind

[man-kahynd, man-kahynd] / ˈmænˈkaɪnd, ˈmænˌkaɪnd /


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“I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong.”

From Salon Jul. 1, 2026

"Simply the greatest event that humanity, that mankind, has ever seen".

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

In short, it is unlikely that the global powers will suspend their rivalries in order to concentrate on the existential risks to mankind.

From MarketWatch May 31, 2026

The yes-or-no questions posed by Polymarket don’t always have clear answers, despite the company’s CEO Shayne Coplan once saying External link that prediction markets are “the most accurate thing we have as mankind right now.”

From Barron's May 12, 2026

“Dear fellows! It does my heart good to see them forget business and frolic for a day,” answered Jo, who now spoke in a maternal way of all mankind.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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