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history

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




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"Today we have written a page in history, together," Abela told cheering crowds from the balcony of the party headquarters, as supporters chanted "Robert is our leader, Hallelujah!"

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Now, Lotus is attempting to mount a comeback unlike any in its 74-year history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Then, to complete arguably one of the most wasted tenures in the history of sports, Ohtani was unconscionably allowed to walk to Chavez Ravine as a free agent with the Angels getting nothing in return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Since he was new to politics and had no knowledge of history, he didn’t know how to implement whatever vague policy ideas he had developed back in the 1980s.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

We were about to part company with Eugene Hammond, who said, “Mr. Culver, I hope the next time our paths cross, the circumstances will not be so sudden. But we may have made history today.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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