historic
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The margin that oil refiners demand for producing gasoline, heating oil and diesel has been rising to historic highs, pressuring for one prices of petroleum products used by U.S. consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
The group says current "status quo" security measures "won't be enough" and criticises the "historic under-resourcing" of security around critical infrastructure.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Australian favorability toward India has declined over time, from 71% in 2008 to 44% today, a historic low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
All I can do after the end to such a historic run is to urge you: Don’t wait as long as I did to experience Dollywood’s magic firsthand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Anyone eager to watch the historic event in person obtained an admission ticket from District Attorney Corkhill’s office.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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