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historic

[hi-stawr-ik, -stor-] / hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr- /


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He also opened this year's Historic Boat Rally.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

"It is such an Honor to be the sitting President who won this Historic and Unprecedented Ruling, one of the most important ever given with respect to Presidential Powers," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Historic England's Emma Squire and Claudia Kenyatta said the "two remarkable buildings tell the story of a movement that transformed opportunities for generations of young people".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The church had been built in seventeen-something, according to the National Register of Historic Places.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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