as in initially
in the beginning
we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds
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Trump has repeatedly delayed enforcement of the TikTok sale-or-ban law signed by then-President Joe Biden last year — which was originally set to go into effect in January — in hopes of making a deal for an American owner to acquire the app.
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
This article was originally published on Unbothered's UK edition.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Who’s on first This Mars mission was originally supposed to be on New Glenn's first flight in October 2024 but was taken off that flight due to uncertainty in the debut launch date.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published June 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
This article was originally published on Unbothered's UK edition.
—L'oréal Blackett, Refinery29, 30 June 2025
Who’s on first This Mars mission was originally supposed to be on New Glenn's first flight in October 2024 but was taken off that flight due to uncertainty in the debut launch date.
—ArsTechnica, 30 June 2025
Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published June 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
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Strategic LinkedIn Network Building Networking feels uncomfortable initially, but LinkedIn thrives on professional connections.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Dakota Hensley, 26, pleaded guilty in Clermont County Common Pleas Court on July 2 to voluntary manslaughter, a lesser charge than the murder count Hensley was initially indicted on.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Although the focus for crypto policy and lawmakers more generally have been focused on stablecoins – primarily due to the ease with which they are explained and embedded low volatility – these cryptoassets are just the beginning of a much broader conversation.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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