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
  • 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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  • And Rachel has some flexibility that not every human might have.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • Dog waste contains bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that can be transmitted to humans and wildlife or washed into local waterways, negatively impacting water quality, which is why the district provides stations with dog waste bags in several of its parks, the release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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“Homo sapiens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homo%20sapiens. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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