historical
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But even if some historical nuance is lacking, the lavish works in “India’s Great Mughals” brilliantly capture the artistic and cultural sophistication that for centuries has ensured the Mughals’ enduring popularity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
This detour is not a clever design, but a historical leftover from our fish-like ancestors when the nerve took a straightforward path around the gill arches.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
In a separate case involving the Federal Reserve, however, the court recognized a different rule for Fed governors, pointing to the long historical independence of central banking institutions.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
"It is important to clarify that the recordings are historical in nature and do not represent the present circumstances within the Royal Household," the statement also said.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Several other prominent American revolutionaries also talked as if they were actors in a historical drama whose script had already been written by the gods.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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