historic

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On Friday, Trump unveiled his fiscal year 2027 budget request to Congress, which includes $1.5 trillion for defense, building “upon the historic $1 trillion” request for fiscal year 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

As a neighbor of Iran and a Sunni-majority country with historic links to the Gulf Arab states, Pakistan is well placed to act as a broker for peace talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

World championship boxing returned to the historic Kensington venue for the first time in decades.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The first conclave of the year for MidMerica was to be a historic one.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman