forebears

We are the current stewards of the liberty that, thanks to our forebears, is our birthright as Americans.

Think Progress » Take The Time To Get PATRIOT Right 2005

As I waited to die, I passed the time by wondering if the hardships that modern hunters endure compare with what our forebears from the 19th century had to undergo.

The Toughest Deer Hunter Ever 2004

As I waited to die, I passed the time by wondering if the hardships that modern hunters endure compare with what our forebears from the 19th century had to undergo.

The Toughest Deer Hunter Ever 2004

Unlike the feudal Maxtone Grahams, she was less interested in forebears than what she called her afterbears.

Try Anything Twice 1938

Coursing through the veins of all those people, our forebears, is a blood that is fortified by a wealth of tradition that gives them outlook and confidence, gives them genius that is to be found nowhere else that I know of in the wide universe.

Conditions in Britain and Europe 1928

Rather, I'd like to share some chandelier-growing-out-of-ears family trivia; one of my forebears was a Welshman who had chandeliers growing out of his ears - metaphorically.

Busy, Busy, Busy - A Dress A Day 2008

Our forebears were the forward-thinkers of their generation.

The Demon Loren L. Coleman 2004

Outrageous as that is, our forebears agreed to it, and I willingly abide by it.

The Mad Ship Hobb, Robin 1999

In her dreams, she flew again, as she recalled her forebears had done.

The Mad Ship Hobb, Robin 1999

The Indonesians recall forebears who freed themselves from colonial masters.

The Stars Are Also Fire Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1994