historic
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On a brisk December morning in Colonial Williamsburg, a man dressed as Thomas Jefferson swept past historic homes towards a crowd of eager onlookers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The smart money is bailing out of paper promises and executing a historic rotation into hard assets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
“This is a historic and resounding victory for artists, fans, and the venues that support them,” Bonta said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Energy stocks lag the market rebound, and software stocks experience a historic selloff, with one ETF down 32%.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
“Do you know, Otis Bottom,” he asked, “what historic event in the sciences will occur during this new year of 1969?”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
Vocabulary lists containing historic
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