historical
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His last three films before adapting a millennia-old poem were a historical epic about an evacuation operation, a time-travel thriller that’s knotty to the point of confusion and a biopic on a physicist.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
It affects the official final standings, historical records and player statistics.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
They could be seen as "efforts to revive his historical legacy", Moe Thuzar said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Month-long winter breaks and three-month summer vacations are outdated customs based on historical agrarian calendars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
I hear their happy chatter as they quiz each other on historical facts and dates.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
Vocabulary lists containing historical
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Reading: Informational - Middle School
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