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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While West Virginia historically has had Democratic senators, the state has become solidly red.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
Though third parties historically have not done well in The Bahamas or the Caribbean in general, the COI is hoping to change that.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
That includes looking at transportation improvements that don’t cause damage to the neighborhoods along the corridor, including historically Black communities.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
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Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 12 May 2026
Though third parties historically have not done well in The Bahamas or the Caribbean in general, the COI is hoping to change that.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
That includes looking at transportation improvements that don’t cause damage to the neighborhoods along the corridor, including historically Black communities.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
But five-piece Lelek, adorned with markings historically designed to fend off threats from the Ottoman Empire, still make for a formidable, imposing, and curiously bewitching presence.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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