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in the beginning
  • we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds

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The first known use of originally was in the 14th century

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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 7 Dec. 2021.

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