ancestors

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Hunting almost certainly began in East Africa, with our ancient ancestors scavenging the kills of other predators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The king will also stress the importance of the long-standing US-UK alliance, in a visit which marks the 250th anniversary of US independence from its British ancestors.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

However, new research suggests their distant ancestors lived very differently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

During their time in the Borders, they said they were reclaiming land stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago and refused to recognise the powers of the courts to evict them.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Now she belonged to the spirits and would dwell in the land of her ancestors forever.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer