historically
adverb
his·tor·i·cal·ly
hi-ˈstȯr-i-k(ə-)lē 
-ˈstär-
1
: in accordance with or with respect to history
a historically accurate account
2
: in the past
Historically, stagnant cities seldom have recovered …—
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The fish fry traces its roots back to 2021, when Robinson, founder of The Applesauce Group, a nonprofit that works to empower historically excluded communities, began hosting small gatherings during the uncertainty of the pandemic.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
High mortgage rates and historically low inventory pushed prospective buyers to the sidelines, waiting, sometimes month after month, for conditions to change, while many existing homeowners stayed put, locked into far lower rates.
—Jessica Lautz, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
And historically, Black women have been given the smallest share.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The state party in 2024 did away with the traditional, quirky caucuses that have historically been the first contest for both parties.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
High mortgage rates and historically low inventory pushed prospective buyers to the sidelines, waiting, sometimes month after month, for conditions to change, while many existing homeowners stayed put, locked into far lower rates.
—Jessica Lautz, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
And historically, Black women have been given the smallest share.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
The state party in 2024 did away with the traditional, quirky caucuses that have historically been the first contest for both parties.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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