historical
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Jolly said she was delighted to win the prize which she said made the case for historical fiction as a "really serious type of literature".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
They observe that the sector’s broader de-rate to historical lows is a key driver, but wonder whether investors may be surprised at the absence of a significant change-of-control premium.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
It will be Mexico’s eighth opening match in a World Cup, and El Tri carries a historical burden.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Figure 1 puts today’s replacement rates in historical context by showing replacement rates for people reaching age 65 in 1940 through 2050.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
No one recognized this historical pattern more clearly than Adams.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing historical
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