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Hassane called Kazhila “the pillar of the Islamic Center of San Diego,” saying he’d been a part of the center since its outset four decades ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
From the outset, Dan's dark and emotional scenes put into motion a series of events that strain the wider group.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"We have been clear since the outset, we would not accept routes or rally locations that would increase the risk of intimidation to any particular community, or that would risk the two protests coming together."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Allen, wearing colorful socks and open-toed sandals, said his work isn’t political, so he didn’t expect any negativity at the outset.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
At the outset, I set the ground rules for our discussions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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