historic
Example Sentences
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A historic city celebrating the birthday of a nation.
Despite the historic moment, the awards show was not without technical glitches.
From Los Angeles Times
He rarely visits the State Department, which prepared for him one of its most historic offices: the high-ceiling, wood-paneled suite where Secretary of State George C. Marshall planned the reconstruction of Europe.
Yang received his fifth Emmy nomination for his work on “SNL’s” historic 50th season.
From Los Angeles Times
The modern mansion is a far cry from the historic dwelling that previously occupied the parcel—and was described as a “gorgeous relic” in one report about its listing.
From MarketWatch
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