historic
Example Sentences
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“While there is no indication that the vandalism to the menorah was a hate crime, I was deeply disturbed that this historic menorah was damaged,” the statement continued.
From Los Angeles Times
"This historic event marks the reunification of the Piprahwa gem relics of Lord Buddha, repatriated after 127 years," the Ministry of Culture said in a statement.
From Barron's
In a historic shift away from the lure of global upheaval and toward a more pragmatic coexistence with the rest of the world, including the West, it now largely follows Sharaa’s path.
The rial, Iran’s currency, had slumped to a historic low against the dollar, and inflation was surging again.
In a historic echo, Biren had the best major Hong Kong debut since early 2021, when many Chinese tech names traded at twice their current value before regulatory headwinds crushed the sector.
From Barron's
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