historic
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Based on historic patterns, S&P estimates that those increases point to consumer-price inflation of around 4% over coming months, double the European Central Bank’s target.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The film had its local premiere the night before at the historic Grand Lake Theater and, rather than sounding morning-after bleary, Riley is energized, overflowing with ideas.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
This year could wind up being historic for the IPO market, at least by cash raised.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
The famous image of Parks seated on the integrated bus was staged on the historic day Montgomery’s buses were officially integrated following a Supreme Court ruling.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Butte is a hardy, historic copper-mining town set down in the brushy southwestern corner of Montana, with the dark ridgeline of the Rocky Mountains visible in the distance.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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