as in initially
in the beginning
we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds
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This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2025
Jones originally won the vacant title against Ciryl Gane on March 4, 2023, at UFC 285.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 22 June 2025
It was originally intended to house family members.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2025
Jones originally won the vacant title against Ciryl Gane on March 4, 2023, at UFC 285.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 22 June 2025
It was originally intended to house family members.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
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One of the biggest controversies in England’s development initially began when one of their former players and now a leading commentator, Alex Hartley, criticised the players’ fitness after their shock defeat to the West Indies in Dubai in October and their early exit from the T20 World Cup.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Recognizing that this majority won't initially be drawn to your opportunity helps set realistic expectations.—
Ryan Hohman,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Ionescu learned English at school but still primarily speaks Romanian with her family.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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There are no Republicans in the Senate who represent high-tax, primarily Democratic states like California and New York, and various GOP senators vowed the House's SALT efforts would be reined in by the upper chamber.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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