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Gates said he made it clear from the outset that Epstein would never play a role in his foundation's work or receive any compensation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"I recognised her voice from the outset but it was just such a shock," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“From the outset, we made clear that we would not be acting as your primary legal counsel in that jurisdiction.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The practice upended hotels’ planning by prompting them to increase staff and begin World Cup-themed renovations, preparing for crowds that may have been overestimated from the outset.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Eventually, we would plan to send out messages on our own and receive answers, but at the outset it seems more practical to begin by catching snatches of conversation between others.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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