as in originally
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Adverb
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Part of The Coach Originals, it’s inspired by one of the brand’s legacy bags that originally debuted in 1997.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The board’s resolution to fill the seat originally stated that two to four candidates would be interviewed.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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But oil prices pared their gains through the day, initially on talks that seven of the world's largest economies could coordinate moves to push back on the spikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lloyd will be a notable upgrade over Christian Rozeboom — a pending unrestricted free agent — who was initially signed last offseason as a backup and special teams ace.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Service Guests are looked after primarily by husband-and-wife team John and Olivia de Villiers who coordinate and host every aspect of a stay at Freelands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The high costs are likely only temporary, depending primarily on the longevity of the conflict in the Middle East.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Primitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitively. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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