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historical

Definition for historical

adjective as in recorded as actually having happened

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The new body shows that Germany is "assuming its historical responsibility," said Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer.

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Vintage postcards show historical views of airports you know today -- and some that no longer exist.

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In a statement, organisers of the rallies decried the "violence, historical revisionism, and intimidation" of the past months, as the crowds marched with banners and signs.

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“While confidence remains strongly positive, it is still below the historical average, suggesting a relatively cautious outlook for growth in the coming months,” she wrote in a report.

Michigan’s governor, in a reversal of the historical pattern, refused to use militia to retake the plant, forcing GM to recognize the UAW.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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