historic
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The low participation in the index’s rally is historic.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Mullin said the agency suffered a blow to morale because of the historic 76-day shutdown of ICE and CBP after a congressional stalemate over funding.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The move, announced by the government, has been welcomed by charities and campaigners as "a truly historic moment".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Virgin Galactic’s stock was taking a historic dive on Tuesday after the space-tourism firm disclosed new details about how it plans to shore up its finances.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
It was a surprisingly new-looking door, modem and ill-fitting in a place that otherwise seemed so historic.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
Vocabulary lists containing historic
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