historic
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“President Trump is accordingly hosting Kevin Warsh’s swearing-in at the White House to appropriately commemorate this historic development for the markets, businesses, and everyday Americans.”
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The price of a pound of ground beef has reached a historic high of $6.89, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show, meaning throwing burgers on the grill will cost nearly 20% more than in 2025.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The blood shed on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in 1965 forged a law of historic success and magnitude in beginning to level the playing field that punished minority voters and candidates while boosting majority ones.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
Based on historic patterns, S&P estimates that those increases point to consumer-price inflation of around 4% over coming months, double the European Central Bank’s target.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Auntie makes a point of saying, “Old Town Alexandria,” so people will know it’s the posh area with homes that are on the historic register.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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