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 The historic property, originally built in 1913, feels like a private residence with 51 charming guestrooms. Essence, 14 July 2025 The lodge, originally built in 1937, was the only hotel located inside the park at the North Rim. Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025 While originally set to create upwards of 2,500 jobs once operational and bring a $3.5 billion dollar investment from Ford, the project has since been scaled back. Elyse Apel, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025 Standardized tests—originally developed by eugenicists—have long favored wealthier, white test-takers. Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for originally
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  • Strategic LinkedIn Network Building Networking feels uncomfortable initially, but LinkedIn thrives on professional connections.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Dakota Hensley, 26, pleaded guilty in Clermont County Common Pleas Court on July 2 to voluntary manslaughter, a lesser charge than the murder count Hensley was initially indicted on.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
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  • That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • Although the focus for crypto policy and lawmakers more generally have been focused on stablecoins – primarily due to the ease with which they are explained and embedded low volatility – these cryptoassets are just the beginning of a much broader conversation.
    Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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