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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However, many communities have historically faced significant barriers to participation, including mistrust of the medical system and limited access to healthcare services.
—Essence, 6 July 2025
For a historically significant stay, book a stay at the Julian Gold Rush Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in the Golden State.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Hydrogen sulfide has historically been poorly documented.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
The Thunder historically has leveraged very different lineups and played contrasting personnel in the two different summer league circuits.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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Essence, 6 July 2025
For a historically significant stay, book a stay at the Julian Gold Rush Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in the Golden State.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Hydrogen sulfide has historically been poorly documented.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
The Thunder historically has leveraged very different lineups and played contrasting personnel in the two different summer league circuits.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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