historical
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Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Jones called for calm and noted it was "important to say that there is historical and a long history of racism in policing that we need to acknowledge".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Harnett then walked investors through four historical examples that showed how markets have fared after previous crashes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
There were bunting and street parties, commemorative plates in the shops and historical art projects in the schools.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
L.A. is filled with so many beautiful historical sites, so I hope that these suggestions help get you started, and most importantly, that you continue taking awesome pictures.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
And that, in the end, is what the dialogue with Jefferson became, and the best way to understand its historical significance.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing historical
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Reading: Informational - Middle School
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