historic

Example Sentences

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It’s a historic increase, not seen since the Korean War, when annual defense spending jumped from about $14 billion in 1950 to almost $48 billion in 1952.

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

The Writers Guild is set to enter negotiations with the major studios, nearly three years after the historic strike that shut down Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

DR Congo's ministry of labour and employment said that as a result of the "historic" victory, the nation could have the day off work to "celebrate in unity, fervour and national pride".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Then, in 1973, a team of scientists from Duke University’s Maritime Laboratory found the historic ironclad.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler