annal(s)

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One day, these dynastic annals may form part of the historically literate man or woman’s mental furniture—we are not there yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Houston, we have a problem” may be the most famous line in the annals of spaceflight.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Franjo von Allmen may have written his name into the annals of Olympic alpine skiing, but the grounded Swiss racer said ski history was wasted on him.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Where does this achievement stand in the annals?

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

One of the more incredible feats in the annals of mountaineering, it was known forever after simply as The Belay.*

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer