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humankinds

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plural of humankind

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human beings in general all humankind shares the desire for peace

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the human race perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe

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Beyond shedding light on the history of our own planet, understanding how oxygen, nutrients and life evolved together on Earth could also help scientists recognize similar conditions on ocean-bearing worlds elsewhere, the researchers added.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Cameras multiplied the audience onto the massive display, effectively making it all about the fans before dropping them into increasingly dark and elaborate worlds.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

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Carnegie Mellon is known for its work in advanced computing, engineering, robotics and artificial intelligence, but also for its focus on humanities, particularly drama, and interdisciplinary research.

— Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
The academies hire civilian faculty to offer expertise in topics and disciplines that military officers don't study as part of their careers, such as English and the humanities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

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Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

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Direction is not merely a spatial coordinate, but an expression of the relationship between humans, nature and their surroundings.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
In perhaps the most likely outcome, humans will continue to be responsible for many discoveries, often aided by AI along the way.

— Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

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