historic

Example Sentences

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Efforts to restore the beloved building, declared a historic monument soon after it was shuttered, have proved elusive.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Wiseman said the team realised the "gravity" of the historic mission, which will take them further from Earth than any other human has ever gone.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Facing historic spikes in petrol prices, Albanese urged Australians to switch to using public transport, preserving fuel for rural communities and essential services.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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