as in originally
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Adverb
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This story was originally published March 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025 -
Stewart says that the wide toe box is what drew him to Xero originally.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The agreement, initially presented by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, included clauses, including a demand for $500 billion, that raised concerns in Kyiv.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Colt escapes by initially driving a speedboat while facing away from the controls, evades his pursuers by zigging and zagging through the river, and then purposefully drives his boat into a floating pontoon, faking his own death via the gigantic explosion.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The case was written up in the Mexican media with indignation (primarily highlighting the work’s political incorrectness), and countless local outlets derided Gallardo with xenophobic condescension.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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The book is written primarily for young people, but of course adults will read it.—
John Blake,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Primitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitively. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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