historic

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A group of oil-related stocks is “trading ~30% below where its historic relationship with oil implies,” according to one analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It’s a historic increase, not seen since the Korean War, when annual defense spending jumped from about $14 billion in 1950 to about $33 billion in 1951 and almost $48 billion in 1952.

From Barron's • 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

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

The historic transformation of music in the jazz age was enabling an equally historic, admittedly embryonic, social transformation.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall