back history
Americannoun
PLURAL
back historiesExample Sentences
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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
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
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
That's how much this right-wing longing to roll back history by decades has spiraled out of control.
From Salon
"Yeah, that's 'genius' and 'very savvy' alright. No walking that back. History is watching."
From Salon
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