as in beginning
the point at which something begins
was present at the meeting which was later considered the genesis of the new political movement
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Following his impromptu genesis, Mario quickly evolved.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite the foregone conclusion, clearly present at the genesis of the program, users on X reacted with heartbreak.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The genesis was in March of 2018.
—Jon McNeill, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
The Sudanese American artist introduced the LP with a pair of duets with Bon Iver, fusions of bedroom rap, heartfelt folk, Sunday morning soul, and future funk whose otherworldly sprawl belies their genesis in a session tied to a Travis Scott track.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Despite the foregone conclusion, clearly present at the genesis of the program, users on X reacted with heartbreak.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The genesis was in March of 2018.
—Jon McNeill, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
The Sudanese American artist introduced the LP with a pair of duets with Bon Iver, fusions of bedroom rap, heartfelt folk, Sunday morning soul, and future funk whose otherworldly sprawl belies their genesis in a session tied to a Travis Scott track.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
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His campaign, however, raised just over $1 million since the beginning of the year — placing him sixth in the fundraising race among the eight leading candidates.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, today is the beginning of a six-year window that will impact your private world.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Ladera’s property manager, Eustace Augustine, helped build the resort at its inception and has been an employee for 41 years; similarly, much of the staff at Ladera are longtime employees, and their heartfelt pride in the property is palpable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company is expected to release its first foldable iPhone this September, according to Bloomberg, potentially marking its biggest change to the iPhone since its inception – and possibly the first iPhone launch under Ternus.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Using weed after the onset of a mental condition can increase the chance of relapse.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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But with no other damage done, Weathers impressed his teammates in his first start as a father.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Greenlaw signed a three-year contract with Denver last season in free agency, but was released after playing in eight games with seven starts due to injuries.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote speech for the commencement ceremony next month at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2026
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Twins Matt and Ross Duffer, 42, hail from the university’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts — Class of 2007 — and during the commencement ceremony at Wilson Field in Orange, will receive honorary doctorates.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Young is a fiery alpha who brings immense energy to the field and locker room.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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An old male Japanese macaque maintained alpha status as his ability to walk deteriorated, but only through an alliance with the alpha female.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Continuing the momentum with frequent Artemis launches is important to maintain support for the program.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fargo by definition is more regional and Alien is the opposite, and did an amazing global launch for us.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Genesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genesis. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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