as in originally
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Adverb
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In the first scene, it originally was not written with Apsáalooke.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025 -
This piece was originally published in the Buenos Aires Times, Argentina's only English-language newspaper.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The band cited it as the reason behind postponing its Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM - initially scheduled for March 28 to April 19, 2025 - to September 2025.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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By the 1870s, the filibuster had become both a fixture of the political process and a noun — though it was initially applied to the person who gave the speeches, rather than the act of speaking itself, Merriam-Webster says.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This primarily involves regular and thorough toothbrushing, flossing, and dental visits.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Villages is primarily represented by Republican Representative Daniel Webster of Florida's 11th Congressional District.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Primitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitively. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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