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historical

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


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Documents from such historical figures as John Hancock are shown alongside those from ordinary individuals to show the ways this pivotal period was experienced by all strata of society.

From The Wall Street Journal

Against that backdrop, the use of charged historical analogies can feel less like explanation and more like improvisation.

From Salon

As many historical figures’ controversial legacies have become mainstream so has erasing their presence from the public eye.

From Los Angeles Times

Materials, healthcare, and consumer staples sectors show 2026 earnings growth forecasts below historical averages, suggesting high achievability.

From Barron's

Officials struggled to answer questions about post-fire beach safety in part because of a lack of historical data on pollution levels, a pitfall researchers would like to forestall before another disaster arrives.

From Los Angeles Times