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initial

[ih-nish-uhl] / ɪˈnɪʃ əl /


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Initial results from Tuesday night included early mail-in, early in-person and day-of ballots.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Initial estimates put the cost between $2,000 and $3,000 per acre-foot — significantly higher than other sources but still acceptable, Pedersen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Initial blood tests for Ebola were negative as they test for more common species.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Quantinuum, majority-owned by Honeywell International, filed for an Initial Public Offering, planning to list on Nasdaq as “QNT”.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Initial reports tied Mr. Aziz to a terrorist splinter group, but the FBI now is now calling it a simple case of mistaken identity.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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