historic

Example Sentences

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He characterized the historic site as “rusting and rotting.”

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

Nasa's Artemis II mission thundered away from Florida's coast, taking its four crew members on their historic journey to circle the Moon.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As they approached the historic site, Jimmy saw a wall made of upright logs.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III