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Example Sentences

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Australia concedes the ban will be far from perfect at the outset, and some underage users will fall through the cracks as issues are ironed out.

From Barron's

"We knew from the outset that we would lose players for this match due to their club commitments, and we are pleased with the quality of the team we've selected," said Erasmus.

From BBC

In her speech to European Union lawmakers, von der Leyen said: "I want to be clear from the very outset: Europe will stand with Ukraine and support Ukraine every step of the way."

From BBC

At the outset of the war against Ukraine, Russia introduced criminal punishment for discrediting or spreading false information about any force fighting for Russia in Ukraine, including private military companies such as the Wagner Group.

From Washington Post

Castillo was dominant from the outset with another overpowering performance that fell in line with several spectacular starts last season after he was acquired from Cincinnati.

From Washington Times