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initial

[ih-nish-uhl] / ɪˈnɪʃ əl /


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On May 15, Congo reported a serious Ebola outbreak, with initial reports disclosing more than 80 fatalities and hundreds of suspected cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

There aren’t all that many Cybertrucks coming off initial leases yet.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

SpaceX has finally given investors official details on how much it intends to raise through its record-breaking initial public offering.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The initial deal he signed in 2022 would have expired by now had he not signed an extension in 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Your initial opinion on just about anything may change over time.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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