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history

[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] / ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri /




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Sarah Iselin studied photography and art history at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It was an all-round brilliant central midfield display and he delivered it on a huge stage in what was arguably the biggest night in Palace's history.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Based on recent history, there is a good chance even those meteoric growth expectations are too low.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Billie Jean King, 82, received her bachelor’s degree in history from the same school she attended more than 60 years ago and also gave a commencement speech.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Ever since the days when Willem was studying church history, I had remembered the venerable fourth-century church father, Eusebius.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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