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historic

[hi-stawr-ik, -stor-] / hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr- /


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The Writers Guild is set to enter negotiations with the major studios, nearly three years after the historic strike that shut down Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The involvement of Amazon diversifies OpenAI’s hardware and cloud-computing resources from its historic relationship with Microsoft.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

As part of its 2035 strategy, Berkeley said it would target an operating margin within its historic range of 17.5% to 19.5%, and reduce work-in-progress investment to match current sales levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The National Trust is a nonprofit organisation tasked by the US Congress with helping preserve historic sites.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

After a career of galloping to hounds, and a historic reputation as America's premier man on horseback, he was never able to hold his seat in the saddle with the same confidence.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis