ancestors
- plural of ancestor.
Example Sentences
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The remains were rediscovered in 2012 during the Eastbourne Ancestors Project, when a box was opened in the basement of Eastbourne Town Hall.
From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026
Dr Foyle, who has appeared on TV shows including Time Team and Meet the Ancestors, replied: "I bet Alice Roberts would be absolutely up for that suggestion."
From BBC • May 4, 2024
Ancestors of modern octocorals, a group that includes soft corals and sea fans, evolved bioluminescence at least 540 million years ago, roughly double the previous estimate of this trait’s age, researchers report.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 24, 2024
The result is “What Did My Ancestors Eat?,” a board book where a multiracial protagonist explains her family’s history through food.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2024
Together, the three lords of Stormhold had placed their father's remains in the Hall of Ancestors.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
