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ancestral

[an-ses-truhl] / ænˈsɛs trəl /


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Thousands of families are still hoping to reclaim ancestral land that was taken by the communists after World War II, with some claiming ownership over land allocated to the project.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

These uncommon DNA changes can sometimes preserve clues about ancient migration patterns and long-lost ancestral populations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Daniel Felix, 10, looks out from atop a gargantuan stump of an old-growth redwood on his tribe’s ancestral land.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Others are concerned by the growing numbers of farmers from outside their ancestral lands who now pretend to be Hadzabe to elicit money from tourists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Once more Edward Ashton lifted his eyes to the ancestral portraits.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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