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historical

[hi-stawr-i-kuhl, -stor-] / hɪˈstɔr ɪ kəl, -ˈstɒr- /


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The new body shows that Germany is "assuming its historical responsibility," said Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer.

From Barron's

Vintage postcards show historical views of airports you know today -- and some that no longer exist.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, organisers of the rallies decried the "violence, historical revisionism, and intimidation" of the past months, as the crowds marched with banners and signs.

From Barron's

“While confidence remains strongly positive, it is still below the historical average, suggesting a relatively cautious outlook for growth in the coming months,” she wrote in a report.

From The Wall Street Journal

Michigan’s governor, in a reversal of the historical pattern, refused to use militia to retake the plant, forcing GM to recognize the UAW.

From The Wall Street Journal