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Adverb
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Attorneys for the distillery claim in USPTO filings that Maker’s Mark was first used in commerce on whiskey 64 years to the day of Pfeifer’s first use on his edible dog treats.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025 -
During the first half of the 20th century, sirens were typically first installed in the U.S. to warn about fires, Goderis said.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The plant species now stretches about 4,000 square feet, helping absorb water and keep the building cool with an assist from sun-reflecting membrane laid underneath.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adverb
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Consider these approaches: • Introduce the topic early.—
Keith D. Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The state was previously doused by rains associated with what developed into Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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And the techie giants are in hot pursuit: F1 marks a brilliant breakthrough for Apple, and Amazon MGM before long will be unfurling a new Bond.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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Like technology in general, this will pervade all sectors before long.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“First off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20off. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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