historic

Example Sentences

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I was filled with the same hope I had as a pre-teen watching Apollo 11 blast off for the historic moon landing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Wiseman said the team realised the "gravity" of the historic mission, which will take them further from Earth than any other human has ever gone.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Efforts to restore the beloved building, declared a historic monument soon after it was shuttered, have proved elusive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Facing historic spikes in petrol prices, Albanese urged Australians to switch to using public transport, preserving fuel for rural communities and essential services.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In August, while German armies were marching through Belgium, Russian troops invaded the province of East Prussia, the historic birthplace of the German Empire.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman