historic
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But taking Hearts to within about 10 minutes of a historic Scottish top-flight title went some way to unifying the view that the 55-year-old is now the right man.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Its roots are more complex, including the Jewish civilization that preceded it and the Christian one that succeeded it, both critical to its historic supremacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Brown decision was “a historic step forward” but it “just a beginning” in the fight against entrenched racial injustice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The historic El Escorial monastery -- a major tourist attraction -- was shrouded in a grayish, smoke-filled mist.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 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
Vocabulary lists containing historic
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