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historical

Definition for historical

adjective as in recorded as actually having happened

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Mokyr, who is a professor at Northwestern University in the United States, "used historical sources as one means to uncover the causes of sustained growth becoming the new normal", the jury said in a statement.

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It said it was setting aside an additional £800m for redress based on "the increased likelihood of a higher number of historical cases... being eligible for redress".

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Data show that the “October effect,” or the belief that stocks are more likely to decline during the month, is largely baseless and likely inspired by historical crashes in 1929 and 1987.

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Many younger investors only know a time when stocks have returned on average about 14% a year, well above historical norms.

It's also a kaleidoscope of colours from vibrant historical murals to intricate sarees in shop windows.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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