historical

Example Sentences

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The layoffs are heavily concentrated among a small number of big companies, and overall job losses are low by historical standards.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, the dollar is still strong by historical standards and remains the globe’s reserve currency.

From The Wall Street Journal

These officers coming in today have nothing to do with the historical issues that we have in this department.”

From Los Angeles Times

That timeline would be well within the historical norm for announcing a new chair to replace an incumbent.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is important to remember that seasonal trends reflect historical tendencies, not guarantees of future outcomes,” he said.

From Barron's