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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Regarding foreign policy, the R.N., historically a reliable friend to Vladimir Putin, could fairly be called more Europhobic than Euroskeptic.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Pardons are historically afforded to those accused of specific crimes — and usually those who have already been convicted of an offense — but Biden’s team is considering issuing them for those who have not even been investigated, let alone charged.
—Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The racist white leadership, embodied by Dean Norris’ sneering General Halt, can’t help but feel cartoonish, even as their behavior was undoubtedly historically accurate.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Keep things that historically bring you joy, like exercise or hobbies, in your daily routine.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Pardons are historically afforded to those accused of specific crimes — and usually those who have already been convicted of an offense — but Biden’s team is considering issuing them for those who have not even been investigated, let alone charged.
—Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The racist white leadership, embodied by Dean Norris’ sneering General Halt, can’t help but feel cartoonish, even as their behavior was undoubtedly historically accurate.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Keep things that historically bring you joy, like exercise or hobbies, in your daily routine.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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