historic
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The owners spent four years and roughly $13 million restoring the historic Honolulu estate, which was built for a former governor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
A week after astronaut Jeremy Hansen blasted off on the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, his wife Catherine recalled the anxiety and thrill of witnessing the journey from afar.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
It was the first time hearing from the team since their historic lunar flyby that saw them travel further from Earth than any other humans.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The almost 200-year-old Victorian-style building features pieces of historic art, artifacts, a museum and a library — all of which could have turned to ash, Pitchford said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Pictured with me here were my friends, my sisters and brothers, who traveled with me through the historic life-changing event of attending Central High School.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
Vocabulary lists containing historic
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