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historically

[hi-stawr-ik-lee, -stor-] / hɪˈstɔr ɪk li, -ˈstɒr- /


ADVERB
significantly
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Two other historically strong El Niños were less consistent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

In early 1983, a powerful El Niño coincided with a historically memorable storm season, badly damaging piers and flooding numerous homes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Both populations have historically experienced substantial benefits from screening, and approximately 80% of people in these age groups are current with recommended testing.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

Part of the reason debt collectors historically were paid so much to help borrowers through the rehabilitation process is because of the amount of work involved, experts say.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

A hundred and eighty miles straight north into the wind, up the middle of the great river that historically is a highway across Alaska.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen


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