historic
Example Sentences
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After more than a half-century of neglect, a derelict, historic church known as the oldest building on Wilshire Boulevard may finally be restored to its spiritual mission.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
It’s a historic increase, not seen since the Korean War.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
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
Other doors were sealed, it added, "to prevent excessive permeability of the historic building's spaces - structures dating back to the 1500s - considering their changed functions and the evolving international context".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
For this historic attempt, a running start was necessary.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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