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newly

[noo-lee, nyoo-] / ˈnu li, ˈnyu- /
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recently
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A cardiothoracic surgeon, Briggs realized the newly activated law didn’t provide adequate protections for patients having medical complications.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The newly created positions can handle press and public-relations responsibilities that previously belonged to executives with titles like vice president or head of communications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The newly announced cash, Herriman says "is not job done, it is just job started".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Since December, nearly 95,000 people have been newly displaced, while more than 78,000 returned to their areas of origin.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

One of those newly fascinated by the possibility of spirit communication was First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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