historically

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Homes have historically been designed for the colder weather with the aim of keeping heat in.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Caracas’ seismic risk is similar to the risk Los Angeles and San Francisco face, as each of the three cities sits near a tectonic plate boundary “and therefore historically have had bigger earthquakes,” Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The dominance of the U.S. dollar, currently used in roughly 80% of international trade finance, has historically given Washington a big advantage in policing global business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The CFO also said that Qualcomm’s ability to deliver “high performance at low power” has historically differentiated the company, and will continue to do so.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

The result was what is historically referred to as the Great Migration.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler