historic
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The potential for direct talks between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon as announced by President Trump would mark a historic step.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The supply of Treasury bonds has surged, while the historic sources of demand have weakened — leading investors to doubt the long-term attraction of U.S. government bonds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Northwestern Mutual also announced a historic $9.2 billion payout in 2026, according to a company news release, continuing a 155-year streak of distributing dividends to its policyholders.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Davey Lopes rose from a rough-and-tumble Rhode Island upbringing to become the Dodgers’ leadoff batter and second baseman as part of a historic infield from 1973-1981.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The candy boxes he brought had photos of some of the grand historic buildings and tree-lined boulevards of Kraków.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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