historical
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Take, for instance, the relationship between gold and platinum prices — which has a surprisingly strong historical record of predicting stock-market returns over the 12 months that follow.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
"It reflects a historical trend in demographic development rather than a short-term phenomenon," Global Times quoted one researcher as saying.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
“There was a strong historical logic in the setup, and that logic still holds today,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
This was an apparent reference to a meme of Mbappe superimposed on an image of Mao, one of several using the footballer's face and other historical figures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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