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outset

noun

ˈau̇t-ˌset

Definition of outset

as in beginning

the point at which something begins I wish you'd mentioned this problem at the outset

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Recent Examples of outset This literally cataclysmic[6] event was preceded by algebraic computations that were never just representational, as might be more the case for geometry, but were from the outset proactive. — Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026 From the outset, Bailey's relationship with Patel was troubled. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Organizations that build privacy, governance and operational control into their architecture from the outset are far more likely to move AI from experimentation into production. — Dilip Kumar, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 At the outset of the Biden administration in January 2021, NASA was still targeting a 2024 lunar landing, even though this was widely seen as unreasonable. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outset

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Noun

Novelty is also being rewarded, and that is something Abundantia has factored in from the beginning.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The cutting edge facade is just the beginning of the sophisticated design of the hotel, both inside and out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of beginning

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The backstory Since its inception in 1970, IHG’s upper luxury hotel and resort brand has focused on creating a timeless take on modern luxury in its properties while offering intuitive service with an emphasis on innovation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Matthews has been with the Royals since the franchise’s inception in 1969, called his 8,000th game last week and won the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford Frick Award.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

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Onishchenko told the state news agency TASS that the onset of cold weather would likely prevent transmission.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images On Friday, BioMarin announced five-year data from a Phase 3 trial for the drugs Pombiliti and Opfolda to treat late-onset Pompe disease, or LOPD.

— Anna Rodin, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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