historic
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Parker described the experience as "fantastic" and "historic", a chance to pick up the torch left by Apollo.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Iranian national authorities are saying that at least 17 museums and historic sites in Iran alone have been damaged, but so far Unesco’s Pikkat said they’ve only confirmed four sites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
But on Friday afternoon, the index was on track to clinch a historic accomplishment: a 13th straight day in the green.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
On Thursday, Minnesota state prosecutors announced a historic set of charges against a federal immigration agent.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
My heart swells to hear that people in America consider this place a historic treasure and are helping to fix it—like when so many people back home pitched in to rebuild our mosque.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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