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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
  • In a world oversaturated with big drops and flashy launches, Perfumehead founder Daniel Patrick Giles seeks to stand apart by instead reimagining how fragrance can feel.
    Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 15 June 2025
  • The vision of prosocial AI aligns with a deeper aspiration: creating a world where everyone has a fair chance to fulfill their inherent potential to flourish.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
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  • Advertisement Advertisement The ocean is humanity’s greatest global commons and the foundation of life on Earth.
    Sturla Henriksen, Time, 5 June 2025
  • That heart and that empathy, that love of humanity is present in all of his stories.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 June 2025
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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humankind. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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