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initial

[ih-nish-uhl] / ɪˈnɪʃ əl /


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OpenAI confidentially filed an S-1 with the SEC for an initial public offering, but timing is undecided.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Rev Adrian McCartney was among those who helped report the initial serious allegation, which was ultimately found to have no veracity, made by the vulnerable woman.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A simple tap makes it possible to transition from an initial prompt into a prolonged interaction with information that appears to mirror common search engine results.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The Boston-based clinical-stage biotech company Monday released initial data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 study of its cancer drug vopimetostat in combination with the company Revolution Medicines’

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

This explains the initial reaction of several representatives from South Carolina, who objected to the suggestion that the petitions should be read aloud in the halls of Congress.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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