historical
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Water temperatures in the Deshka River, which flows into the Susitna River, have also remained above historical averages in recent years, Rich said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
The event took place at the Washington Hilton, the same venue where President Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981, adding a historical echo to the night’s events.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
His colleague in this translation was the eminent Assyriologist Jacob Dahl, who lends historical authority to Mr. Armitage’s poetical gifts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“Current production and inventory levels of jet fuel are within historical ranges,” a spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
They looked like Glitch costumes, although I had no idea what historical event they might belong to, which wasn’t all that surprising for me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing historical
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