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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Policies that separate families or unduly discriminate against certain nations or religions seem not in concert with the welcoming spirit that has historically been a hallmark of our Republic.
—Aj Jacobs, TIME, 13 May 2024
Most fentanyl pill seizures were in western U.S. states
The study highlights how the opioid epidemic, which has been historically worse in eastern states, has taken deeper root in the West.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 13 May 2024
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Aj Jacobs, TIME, 13 May 2024
Most fentanyl pill seizures were in western U.S. states
The study highlights how the opioid epidemic, which has been historically worse in eastern states, has taken deeper root in the West.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 13 May 2024
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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