historic
Example Sentences
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The celebration is sustained by seven historic associations, which are rooted in different areas of Lagos Island.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
As a neighbor of Iran and a Sunni-majority country with historic links to the Gulf Arab states, Pakistan is well placed to act as a broker for peace talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Wille is rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in the North Side neighborhood of Ravenswood, known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets, vibrant arts scene and craft breweries.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Wiseman along with fellow Americans Christina Koch and Victor Glover as well as Canadian Jeremy Hansen are on a historic journey around the Moon, which they're soon due to slingshot around.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
The halfway point is the Queensland Drawbridge, which arches over the river, and then the course winds back toward the historic settlement houses and into Old Town.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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