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as in world
human beings in general all humankind shares the desire for peace

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

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Noun
  • His biggest competitor in the category, Noah Lyles, has already qualified for the event as a reigning world champion.
    Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • In ahead of them both is American Andrea Lee, a former amateur world No. 1.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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  • Though these are superheroes, the screenplay is smartly written to depict down-to-earth family bonds, a unit striving to uphold their values, working together to raise a child, and combining different skillsets for the greater good of humanity.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 23 July 2025
  • These deficient traits of humanity and humility are reflected in words like uncaring, vindictive, aloof, disinterested, and disrespectful.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humankind. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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