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historic

[hi-stawr-ik, -stor-] / hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr- /


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Ratings for the Emmy Awards have fallen sharply from their historic highs, although they have rebounded from a record low two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

For those working behind the scenes, the merger of two historic studios has been described as a "disaster" by those on the ground.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Back then, stocks were setting up for a historic comeback after nearly skidding into bear-market territory following the White House’s initial “liberation day” tariff rollout.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

“Today is a historic day, not just for Skydance but for our entire industry,” Ellison, the company’s chairman and chief executive, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Except, instead of arriving in Kingston like it normally would, this one travels all the way to the historic site of Old Man House.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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