colonial
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Wall Street established itself as a trading center in colonial days.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
France is Thursday expected to move towards repealing outdated legislation that defines people enslaved in its colonies as "moveable goods", in a symbolic move as the country grapples with its colonial legacy.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Through their lens, the novel explores issues of love, culture, colonial history and power.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Dutch colonial records refer to Anthony as a Turk or “Mauhammetan,” despite the absence of any Muslim religiosity on his part.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Other peoples, including most Africans, have thrown off European colonial domination but remain far behind in wealth and power.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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