historic
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"Chagos deal in doubt" says the Independent, as "president hails PM in first meeting as 'businessperson' who 'gets it'." It carries the same photo of the seated pair with the caption "historic handshake".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
This Mediterranean city seems to have it all — 300 days of sunshine, miles of beaches, a lively restaurant and nightlife scene, a beautiful and highly walkable historic center, and excellent public transportation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
When apartment mortgage rates tumbled to historic lows of around 3% in 2020 and 2021, multifamily buildings were the hottest investment in commercial real estate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
With 65 miles of lush trails, a historic mission dam and the highest mountain in the city of San Diego, Mission Trails Regional Park is worth exploring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Sam collected pieces of historic automobiles and he was convinced that some day his collection, after making him very rich, would repose on black velvet in the best museums.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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