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historic

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


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This year could wind up being historic for the IPO market, at least by cash raised.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Evans gives a long answer, pointing to numerous hurdles, be it the shift in locations, the cost of preserving its historic puppets and collection, as well as just managing priorities.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The famous image of Parks seated on the integrated bus was staged on the historic day Montgomery’s buses were officially integrated following a Supreme Court ruling.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

That set the stage for a historic bond selloff in 2022, when the Fed lifted rates from around zero to more than 4%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

For good measure they are widening the street that leads up a short hill to the center of Hanover and its handsome, historic green.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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