historic
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During his visit to the Uzbek city of Samarkand, an emblematic stop on the historic Silk Road, Rubio will participate in a C5+1 meeting with ministers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Joy’s yellow brick and white limestone home is located in the historic Strivers’ Row neighborhood, named for the culturally significant residents who have clustered there since the Harlem Renaissance in the early 1900s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
It is a "historic achievement" for Brazil, said Marcio Astrini, executive secretary at climate advocacy group Observatorio do Clima.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Then go back to looking at those beachfront condos with beautiful views and trendy historic lofts, all the while dreaming about your future adventures.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
A fortress since Roman times, it was an honored historic site associated with French military glories and national pride.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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