as in originally
in the beginning
we initially intended to rebuild our hurricane-damaged home from the ground up
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Recommended for European travelers and colonists heading to the East in the late 1800s, quinine was initially added to various alcoholic beverages to mask its bitterness.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
The latest probe will initially focus on China’s foundational semiconductors production, including the extent that these are used in other products like medical devices and vehicles.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
First Class Automation ensures that stores don’t just perform well initially but continue to grow and thrive over time.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Wray, whom Trump initially tapped to lead the FBI in 2017, would not otherwise finish his term until 2027.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
The latest probe will initially focus on China’s foundational semiconductors production, including the extent that these are used in other products like medical devices and vehicles.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
First Class Automation ensures that stores don’t just perform well initially but continue to grow and thrive over time.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Wray, whom Trump initially tapped to lead the FBI in 2017, would not otherwise finish his term until 2027.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Initially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initially. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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