as in originally
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Adverb
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In this novel, originally published in 1967, the sense of feverish pursuit and longing starts on page one and does not let up.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026 -
Friday's event was originally intended to celebrate the bill's passage through the legislature.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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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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“Primitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitively. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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