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all humankind shares the desire for peace
perhaps someday humankind will find the key that unlocks the mystery of the universe
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Leo called Monday for a robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit, issuing a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind as the technology impacts everything from work to war.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
His remarks about the medical benefits of ibogaine quickly morph into pronouncements of the sacredness of humankind.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Fortunately, humankind has decades of research in these exact sciences.
—Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The room and exhibition were rooted in vibrant yellow and orange hues, reflective of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, believed to be the birthplace of modern humankind.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
His remarks about the medical benefits of ibogaine quickly morph into pronouncements of the sacredness of humankind.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Fortunately, humankind has decades of research in these exact sciences.
—Sam Sammane, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The room and exhibition were rooted in vibrant yellow and orange hues, reflective of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, believed to be the birthplace of modern humankind.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for humankind
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“Humankind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humankind. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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humankind
noun
hu·man·kind
ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd 
ˈyü-
Medical Definition
humankind
noun
hu·man·kind
ˈhyü-mən-ˌkīnd
ˈyü
ˈyü
: the human race
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