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historical

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


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The airline’s cancellations related to pilot availability are more than 10 times historical levels, and account for 35% of its mainline flight cancellations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Some of the Pope's strongest imagery in the document related to slavery, warning parallels between the historical tragedy of traditional slavery and the emerging threats of "new digital slaveries".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

I don’t imagine for a second that would settle the historical and political disputes.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Saudi Aramco is the lone historical corollary for IPOs of that size.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Do the notes offer a description of the culture, values, customs, historical, geographic, and economic issues that may add to an understanding of the music?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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