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initially

[ih-nish-uh-lee] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə li /
ADVERB
at first
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Retrofitting with new ADS-B gear initially cost upward of $5,000, a big hit for many enthusiasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Harris said the video was not initially released because of the need for extensive interviews and investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A fire broke out on the tanker on Monday, according to Indian authorities who did not initially comment on the cause of the fire.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Reserve buffers for oil have been “more resilient, tanker traffic has found ‘goat paths’ along the Omani coastline, and post-COVID demand behavior has changed more than the market initially understood,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

She startles, looking at him wide-eyed, and Jus can see everything about her that initially caught his attention.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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