back history
Americannoun
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So, inevitably, given its back history of numerous removals in the past, the security profile is extremely high for the building.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024
The recovery of the river has also helped bring back history and culture to the tribe, and the surrounding Port Angeles community.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023
It’s always interesting to push back history as far as we can, and it has a bearing on how we study culture and wider phenomena.
From Scientific American • May 18, 2023
“They didn’t spring into existence. There has to be a back history to their evolution, potentially a long evolution,” Dr. Turner said.
From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2021
I am inclined to back history against prophecy in this matter.
From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott
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