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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This shift is opening doors for people who’ve historically been shut out of tech.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump is also establishing a White House initiative to empower historically Black colleges and universities.
—Collin Binkley and Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
For the historically minded traveler with a love of chandeliers and caviar, there is simply no substitute.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
The book explores the historical and contemporary challenges faced by historically Black colleges and universities.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
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Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Trump is also establishing a White House initiative to empower historically Black colleges and universities.
—Collin Binkley and Jocelyn Gecker, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
For the historically minded traveler with a love of chandeliers and caviar, there is simply no substitute.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
The book explores the historical and contemporary challenges faced by historically Black colleges and universities.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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