historic
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“All historic resorts—including five-star properties—face ongoing maintenance needs,” the Justices’ attorney said, noting that the Greenbrier makes “significant” investment in new plantings each year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
McKinney only started campaigning in earnest five weeks ago, but managed to win votes with a tough-on-crime campaign — even as some categories of city crime have dipped to historic lows.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
But Bulgaria's historic win may never have happened had its star followed through with her plan to quit.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Many are led by individuals with strong personalities—a necessary quality in start-ups, many would argue—but an undesirable one, from a governance point of view, for firms launching IPOs at historic valuations.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Eventually, they were brought back to England, where McClure and his men received cash rewards for their historic achievement.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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