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Recent Examples of already There are already star-player situations brewing that teams like the Lakers are surely monitoring, chief among them Giannis Antetokounmpo and his uncertain future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Sam Amick, New York Times, 30 June 2025 For other carriers, that means the platform is already built to handle the pressure and complexity of national freight operations, and can be tailored to suit smaller businesses with minimal learning curves. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2025 The Lakers already have a Japanese player in forward Rui Hachimura. Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025 The next, already filmed, is directed by Nia DaCosta, of Candyman and The Marvels; Boyle will return for the third. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for already
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  • The actor reached a civil settlement with the city of Chicago earlier this year.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 June 2025
  • At Coachella earlier this year, the trio accused organizers of censoring their pro-Palestine messaging during the livestream.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 23 June 2025

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“Already.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/already. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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