as in initially
in the beginning
we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds
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Oasis Diner Plainfield, Indiana Oasis Diner has lived several lives since it was originally built in New Jersey in the 1950s and shipped by rail to Indiana.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Brooks Koepka, who rejoined the PGA Tour from LIV Golf in January, withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at the last minute despite being originally scheduled to play, further weakening the field.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
He was originally drafted out of San Jose State by Pittsburgh in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, then traded to Toronto in 2024 for Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Unlike traditional industrial robots, humanoid systems are designed to operate in environments originally built for people.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Brooks Koepka, who rejoined the PGA Tour from LIV Golf in January, withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at the last minute despite being originally scheduled to play, further weakening the field.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
He was originally drafted out of San Jose State by Pittsburgh in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, then traded to Toronto in 2024 for Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
Unlike traditional industrial robots, humanoid systems are designed to operate in environments originally built for people.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
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Moore was initially facing charges of breaking or entering, resisting a public officer and assault of a government official or employee, but the latter two charges have since been dismissed.—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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This was initially due to long-standing financial problems dating back to the previous presidency of Josep Maria Bartomeu.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Cobra Commander is primarily focused on conquering planet earth, not giving power lunch recommendations, as The Hollywood Reporter tried to get out of him in a voice chat.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Last year, activists capitalized on a flurry of Elon Musk posts on X to highlight historic abuse, primarily carried out by groups of men of mainly Pakistani heritage, in the northern English town of Oldham.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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