Perhaps one can follow your interpretation and say that it never existed historically.

Q. How much white cedar forest existed historically and what happened to it?

In this story, he and Prior Robert are the only characters who really existed historically.

The Court noted that this jurisdiction had "existed historically at common law" and "is still very much a part of our judicial system".

According to the artists, the works are reminiscent of industrial buildings that existed on the project sites historically.

Societies that exemplify each of these cultures have existed historically.

This is a montane area where a high concentration of Cavannas exists historically.

Debate continues on whether ancient matriarchal religion historically existed.

International partnerships have historically existed between the West and the Arab world for a number of reasons; among these, economic, political, and social interests.

"But I regret to say that a certain distrust that has existed historically may not be abated immediately."