as in originally
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Adverb
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This story was originally published in the June 1966 issue of Outdoor Life.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Lee originally nominated Jeffries, Keanu Soto and Kelley Jorgensen for eviction.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The wealthy, somewhat callous protagonist (Washington here, Toshiro Mifune back in ‘63) initially balks at paying the ransom money and wiping out his business to save his friend’s son’s life.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Charlamagne, 47, chimed in, initially appearing confused at Davidson's discomfort.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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At halftime, the Dolphins had just five rushing yards, a testament primarily to the lack of push that the offensive line had gotten all game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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The routes with the most riders — primarily along the Orange County border — will continue to operate.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Primitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitively. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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