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 …—
Jane Jacobs
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Charles and Camilla's visit is being framed as a chance to repair a rift between two countries with historically deep ties.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Charlotte City Council advanced the next phase in the Smithville revitalization plan on Monday, unanimously agreeing to replace water lines across the historically Black neighborhood in Cornelius.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
But those involving students with disabilities have historically made up the largest share of its investigations.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Primary elections historically draw small turnouts, and the complexity of this cycle's ballot may be part of the reason.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Charlotte City Council advanced the next phase in the Smithville revitalization plan on Monday, unanimously agreeing to replace water lines across the historically Black neighborhood in Cornelius.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
But those involving students with disabilities have historically made up the largest share of its investigations.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Primary elections historically draw small turnouts, and the complexity of this cycle's ballot may be part of the reason.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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