"Fourscore and seven years ago, our forefathers owned a bunch of scrubs." "Harkinian, that's not right and you know it." "Quiet! I'm enjoying my tale, so let me tell my story."
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Forefathers
//ˈfɔːˌfɑːðəz//
Synonyms for "forefathers" (12 found)
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I will also remind you of the dangers of your forefathers.
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Don't be disgraced like the young Romans, who lost the Empire of their forefathers by being wishy-washy slackers without any go or patriotism in them.
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"Did grandfather and grandmother always live in this city?" "Yes, and also their forefathers."
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