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In a new report this week, the IMF detailed the economic costs of war, estimating that output in countries where fighting takes place drops by three percent at the outset, "and continues falling for years."
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The Bruins dominated from the outset, holding Texas to a season-low six points in the first quarter as the Longhorns made just three shots.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
It said its rolling daily communications on the Kent outbreak were also "very clear from the outset".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Times photographers, coordinated by a superb picture editor, Sarah Weissman, were partners from the outset in most of the reporting, and produced portraits integral to the project.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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