Sentence examples for historically were from inspiring English sources

Oak species decreased from 62% of historical composition to 30% of current composition and black and white oaks historically were dominant species across 93% of the landscape and currently were dominant species across 42% of the landscape.

"I can't say they are any less competitive than they historically were.

"Cathedrals historically were located at the center of the community," said Mike Brown, a diocese spokesman.

Classical Chinese gardens historically were private respites where families would engage in scholarly activities.

Among the larger of these historically were the Arawak and the Carib peoples.

The earliest types historically were pontoon bridges i.e., floating bridges that rest on stationary boats.

Broomhilda and Django certainly fit those roles, and yet the roles, historically, were not intended for them.

But retail live chicken markets, which historically were not part of the industry here, have been cropping up recently in neighborhoods across the city.

"Videoconferencing systems historically were these big 60- or 100-pound systems that had to be rolled down hallways into a conference room," Ms. Lively said.

In many prewar buildings, penthouses historically were low-ceilinged, former maid's quarters, Ms. Fox said, adding that it seemed illogical to have multiple floors of penthouses.

Though the Uighurs historically were among the world's most liberal and pro-western Muslims, fundamentalist Islam is gaining sway among young Uighur men.Still, there is hope.