history shows/has shown

idiom

used for emphasis to indicate that something one states as a fact is based on examples from the past
History shows/has shown that such attempts have always failed.

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If talent doesn’t step up, tech platforms will dominate the conversation, and history has shown that when that happens, creators and the public more broadly get left with the smallest piece of the pie. Dan Neely, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025 That said, many Republicans may support Trump's initiatives, as history has shown that opposing the party line can come with political consequences. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025 However, history has shown that a failure to communicate can have serious consequences, not only personally, but also on a global scale. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 For Amelia and Rowan, personal history has shown them that to rely on any person or public entity to protect them would be folly. Becca Andrews, Them, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for history shows/has shown

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“History shows/has shown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/history%20shows%2Fhas%20shown. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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