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history

[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] / ˈhɪs tə ri, ˈhɪs tri /




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However, for the first time since 1970, the reverse side will no longer feature notable figures from history.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Similar desires for small-scale production have a long history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Fortunately, if Hartnett is proven correct, investors still have a pretty clear road map for how they can minimize their losses — if history is any guide.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Pfeiffer: I couldn’t be luckier working for two of the most talented and prolific writers in the history of television.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

For the first time in history, doctors will help more patients with surgery than they harm with postsurgical infections.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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