At least the possibility is left open that this could be a very early member of the lineage that led to us. (discovermagazine.com)
In fact, early members of the breed were assigned to protect the country's royal family. (aplaceforanimals.com)
Even better, she uses the Tapes» unusual experiences as early members of the Chinese - American middle class to illuminate the experiences of all Chinese immigrants in the troubled era of the Exclusion Act. (bookpage.com)