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historical

[hi-stawr-i-kuhl, -stor-] / hɪˈstɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈstɒr- /


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Harnett then walked investors through four historical examples that showed how markets have fared after previous crashes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

But in its tidy fashion the series provides a free-flowing river of often obscure historical fact, and a story we Americans can embrace, if we so choose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

And the historical record is clear—when that happens, restoring expectations is possible, but it’s costly.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Where are some historical places to take pictures in Los Angeles?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

In effect, if Adams had a different story to tell, if he saw a different pattern in the historical swirl they had both lived through, he should write out his account and let posterity judge.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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