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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Against the news was the backdrop of the 2026 midterm election, the party in the White House historically loses control of at least one chamber of Congress.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Persistent dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions hindered storm development during a historically busy timeframe.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Nearby Wells Street in Old Town is historically a hot spot for New Year's Eve parties, and Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen is opening with a soft launch of their new space with a 300-person New Year's bash to reintroduce themselves to the neighborhood.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
And, historically, the Nelson family never worked from Christmas through New Year’s.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Persistent dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions hindered storm development during a historically busy timeframe.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Nearby Wells Street in Old Town is historically a hot spot for New Year's Eve parties, and Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen is opening with a soft launch of their new space with a 300-person New Year's bash to reintroduce themselves to the neighborhood.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
And, historically, the Nelson family never worked from Christmas through New Year’s.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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