as in beginning
the point at which something begins
was present at the meeting which was later considered the genesis of the new political movement
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This revelation became the genesis for The Herds—a theatrical project that mirrors the urgency and scale of climate disasters, much like the migrations of birds or people fleeing peril.
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
So much of the brand’s genesis — which currently entails products like Qasil Cleanser and the Okra Face Serum — was informed by Elba’s own background of work in Africa.
—James Manso, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
With Biggest ‘Supermoon’ Of 2024 From the genesis of the internet and the world of IT, security was never top of mind.
—Grant Bourzikas, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The real goal of using parental leave to erode Social Security itself was evident from the proposal’s genesis.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
So much of the brand’s genesis — which currently entails products like Qasil Cleanser and the Okra Face Serum — was informed by Elba’s own background of work in Africa.
—James Manso, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
With Biggest ‘Supermoon’ Of 2024 From the genesis of the internet and the world of IT, security was never top of mind.
—Grant Bourzikas, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The real goal of using parental leave to erode Social Security itself was evident from the proposal’s genesis.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
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On Thursday morning, Klum shared another video on her Instagram to mark the beginning of her Halloween festivities.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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She was banned in September, then banned again in October after attempting to start her account from the beginning.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Since its inception almost a decade ago, the organization has transformed countless lives and raised over $1 million dollars that go directly back into the community.Eva Reign, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
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For the last 25 years since its inception, the CVE Program (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) continues to be the dominant way of referencing security vulnerabilities and an important cornerstone of the cybersecurity landscape.Vincent Danen, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Looking at a newborn baby is such a powerful moment for parents—the huge, overwhelming swell of love, the first feelings of fierce protectiveness, the onset of the terrifying responsibility.Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
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All of these issues intensified with the onset of COVID-19.Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The salary increases are a start, not a finish line.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
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Parma took the lead early in the game, with a goal from Enrico Del Prato in the third minute giving the Bianconeri a difficult start to the game.Emmet Gates, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Milwaukee chef and restaurateur Dan Jacobs will cook up a commencement speech for the University of Wisconsin-Madison this winter.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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In the aftermath, the university canceled its commencement, and its president, Minouche Shafik, resigned months later.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
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Space aficionados often compare the drive to explore other worlds to the impulse that sent humans on voyages around the world, depicting our forebears’ curiosity about our own planet as an innate imperative curiosity that defines us as an alpha species.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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So Rishi is this very alpha, front-footed, boisterous character.Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2024
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Lawmakers are particularly concerns about misinformation in the age of generative AI, which took off in late 2022 with the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.Hayden Field,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024
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The launch of the solid-fuel Hwasong-19 rocket, overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was the latest in the frequent missile tests the nuclear-armed regime has conducted in defiance of United Nations Security Council sanctions.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Genesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genesis. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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