historical
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Forecasters use weather observations, historical data and computer models to predict how a particular season might behave.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“The 4% rule” — as an annual rate of withdrawals — is based on historical market returns consisting of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, adjusted for inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Having these cultural and historical touchstones become anthropomorphized not only takes viewers to places they might not get a chance to visit in person but also to make history more approachable.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The stock price has fallen 20% since the Middle East conflict started and is now trading at a discount compared to its usual historical average.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The nitty-gritty details of the historical event itself might slip in and out of my brain like water through a screen, but this, this I could do.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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