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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 that often feels divided and uncertain, nonprofits have the power to offer what’s most needed: a place to belong, a way to serve and a reason to hope.
    Melanie Schild, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • The league contends that in a world where visitors like Salazar are owed $2,500, consumers would ultimately lose out: Free apps and other services that are free because of information sharing with advertisers would no longer be free.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 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 26 Jul. 2025.

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