historic
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Wille is rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in the North Side neighborhood of Ravenswood, known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, vibrant arts scene and craft breweries.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
We even had a member at Valhalla exclaim, “For Emily” as he sank his final putt on that historic 18th hole.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Despite some toilet troubles, Artemis II is successfully into day five of the historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Cut off from historic higher elevation cold-water spawning grounds by the Shasta and Keswick dams, the fish have been stranded for decades in the Sacramento River — where warm water routinely cooks their eggs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
And along the way, Mom tells me about the park we’re going to, which is also the historic site of a winter village called Old Man House.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.