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also git-goes
as in beginnings
the point at which something begins
from the get-go, their relationship was tumultuous and doomed to fail
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Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026 -
What numerology 2026 means for your life The destiny number 1 stands for new beginnings, personal responsibility, and courageous initiative.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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In his past two starts, the guard has made 11 of his 19 attempts, including 6-of-8 shooting against the Golden Eagles.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a ballplayer, Kent was as irascible as Bonds; the two alphas reportedly brawled behind clubhouse doors, and famously clashed in the dugout during a 2002 game, when Bonds lunged for Kent’s throat and pushed him against the wall.—
Jeremy Collins,
The Atlantic,
12 Dec. 2025
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Ellify launches in 2016 as a small YouTube rep business, but is now a major player in influencer marketing, which is increasingly crossing over into other media spaces such as film, TV and podcast.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Netflix, which provides some live NASA coverage, including rocket launches, is not promoting the event on its platform.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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