as in mankind
the human race how far into the outer reaches of the universe will Homo sapiens someday be able to go?

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Noun
  • Brooker takes advantage of the comic brilliance that comes from Rae, Jones, and Ross, and puts them in mental dilemmas that test their connections to their own humanity.
    Malik Peay, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
  • There’s something honorable about her absolute refusal to lie or cheat, even in the midst of what this world has deemed criminal, and the ways in which people who have committed crimes are not always seen in their full humanity or in their integrity.
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Tumor samples obtained from Phase I clinical trials were then used to probe its effectiveness in humans, with these experiments validating the earlier findings.
    Nick Lavars, New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025
  • This means more automation and reducing the role of humans in implementing changes.
    Doug Fuehne, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Homo sapiens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homo%20sapiens. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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