as in beginning
the point at which something begins
since day one of this project, we've always insisted that we would create the best product possible without any consideration of cost
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Recent Examples of day one
Since day one, Carrick has been popular at United’s training base for his holistic, inclusive way of working.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
From day one, every question is, What is this for?
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Whether this is your first home or forever one, here’s your guide to settling in smoothly, safely and smartly from day one to day ninety.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The drama’s most-recent episode, number eight, drew 76 percent more viewers on day one than the series premiere.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
From day one, every question is, What is this for?
—Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Whether this is your first home or forever one, here’s your guide to settling in smoothly, safely and smartly from day one to day ninety.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
The drama’s most-recent episode, number eight, drew 76 percent more viewers on day one than the series premiere.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day one
Noun
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City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy began raising the issue at the beginning of this month, and saw their resolution calling on the mayor to restore the cut backed, by an 11-0 vote, by the City Council.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Lewis will be eligible to return to the major league roster for the beginning of a three-game series against the White Sox that starts Monday at Target Field.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Often mixed in to the beat are noisemakers like matracas – wooden objects in the shape of flags that produce a loud clacking sound when spun – and plastic horns called cornetas, which fans use to keep the matches animated from start to finish.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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According to Powerball, the jackpot has been hit almost 200 times since the lottery's inception in 1992.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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On college campuses, commencement speakers have been interrupted by boos when discussing artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Since living at the home, Muneer-Hunter has helped design and build the Oasis Deck, studied hard to make the dean's list, mentored inner-city youth, and even served as the commencement speaker at his graduation.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Prevention The good news, Commins said, is that if a patient isn’t bitten again or repeatedly, alpha-gal syndrome goes away.—
Eva Flowe
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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It’s managed by vigilantly avoiding animal products that could contain alpha-gal and working closely with doctors to find relief for symptoms and to prevent reactions.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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In the luteal phase, rising body temperature can delay sleep onset because the body needs a core temperature drop to fall asleep effectively.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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During her senior year, Mitrovich was sent home from college in March 2020, amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Strategists who’ve studied the issue for the Navy say there’s a case for a warship somewhat larger than current Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which displace less than 10,000 tons and carry a little under 100 vertical launch cells for missiles and interceptors.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Other launch providers should not be affected.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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