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history

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




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That history exposes the limits of diplomacy in wartime and points to the need for a military gamechanger in such a standoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

That was under the management of Keith Alexander, a man who would cement his place in the club's history, bringing it out of the ashes of administration to back-to-back play-off campaigns in League Two.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But Kasamis takes inspiration from history: He read Henry David Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience” in high school.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Colbert succeeded David Letterman, who was the original host of the “The Late Show” when it launched in 1993 and became the first successful late night show in CBS’s history.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In my time, these men would be some of the most well-respected in history.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin