historical
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And while the supply of available housing has improved, it’s still tight by historical standards.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
In a statement, Kenneth Kahn, chairman for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, said he was heartened by the creation of the Mishopshno State Marine Conservation Area, named for a nearby historical village.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Indeed, the world now faces another apparent contradiction, or at least a historical irony.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
"The Diocese of Meath conducted an extensive investigation - a theological commission studying his writings; a historical commission studying his life," Kenny explained.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
In short, the historical record itself, and not just our own omniscient imaginations, provides the requisite evidence from which we can reconstruct the response to the proslavery argument.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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