historic
Example Sentences
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I was filled with the same hope I had as a pre-teen watching Apollo 11 blast off for the historic moon landing.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Wiseman said the team realised the "gravity" of the historic mission, which will take them further from Earth than any other human has ever gone.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
The involvement of Amazon diversifies OpenAI’s hardware and cloud-computing resources from its historic relationship with Microsoft.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
As part of its 2035 strategy, Berkeley said it would target an operating margin within its historic range of 17.5% to 19.5%, and reduce work-in-progress investment to match current sales levels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Under the terms of the International Antarctic Treaty, the Endurance shipwreck is a designated historic monument and must not be disturbed in any way.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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