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history

[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] / ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri /




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History shows this achievement would produce widespread economic and financial benefits.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

History shows us why there is no need to panic about England's draw with Ghana on Tuesday, but also underlines why it is important we immediately bounce back.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

History shows those are not the same thing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

This History Channel documentary follows the boxers’ first encounter in 1936, exploring how the rivalry came to symbolize geopolitical tensions before World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

At school I always did fairly well, especially in the subjects I found interesting, such as English, History, Scripture, and, of course, Biology.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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