historical
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Vertic calculated its estimates for the expanded uranium-enrichment capacity based on historical data of similar centrifuges, satellite imagery to determine the building’s dimensions, and other modeling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
VA Medical Center that was lost decades ago when the historical home for disabled veterans was closed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Chief Justice John Roberts appeared unconvinced of the administration’s historical arguments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
When they led their countries to war with Iran on the last day of February, both issued video statements, choosing words that reflected an assumption that a moment of historical change was coming.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
While all the information in this version of the story is accurate, its admirable brevity creates some unfortunate historical casualties of its own.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing historical
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Reading: Informational - Middle School
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