historical

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However, giving evidence to the Education Select Committee last month, Children and Families Minister Josh MacAlister acknowledged that the state "had a role" in historical forced adoptions.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Raul Castro remains an influential figure, with Diaz-Canel himself acknowledging that the "historical leader of the revolution" was guiding the US talks.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Fortunately, U.S. productivity growth has been above historical averages for the past several years, said Greg Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“And it’s great to see that she’s doing it in a historical context that’s getting more people to care about wolves.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Later, in the middle of Mr. Fabian’s textbook voice reading about historical monuments in Washington, DC, Jax shouts, “It’s snowing harder!”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari