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

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Recent Examples of originally This story was originally published May 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025 There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published May 16, 2025 at 10:06 PM. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025 This story was originally published May 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025 This story was originally published May 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for originally
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  • Shohei Ohtani pitching this season initially felt like a luxury.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
  • That bout was initially scheduled for bantamweight but was changed on weigh-in day when Aldo struggled during his weight cut.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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  • The total user base now exceeds 10 million, primarily aged 25 to 35.
    Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Tracker's season 2 finale centers primarily on the disappearance of Bill Weaver (Brian Keane), a local restaurateur and recovering alcoholic.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025

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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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