historic
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Nepal's tourism department has congratulated both climbers for the "historic achievement".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Selldorf Architects is known for its work on the historic mansion that houses The Frick Collection in New York as well as the National Gallery in London.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
For all of his historic greatness, Trout has appeared in just three postseason games—a first-round sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals in 2014.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
“You might have a historic turnout of Latinos ... in L.A. because of the energy in that race,” said Michael Trujillo, a Democratic strategist who is supporting Villaraigosa.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The invention of writing makes a convenient landmark, for the absence of written records is surely one of the key differences between prehistoric and historic societies.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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