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Benjamin Millepied brought to the Park Avenue Armory his site-specific “Romeo and Juliet,” originally choreographed for Walt Disney Concert Hall and, later, the Hollywood Bowl, in collaboration with Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The state trial, originally scheduled for June, was postponed until September.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

John Barnard, a wetland specialist, said: "There are historical records of swallowtails right across East Yorkshire. So bringing milk parsley back basically puts things in place for where they originally lived."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Rodríguez, who served as Maduro’s vice president, was originally sanctioned by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“Splendid! Now, Cassiopeia. I had originally intended for you to accompany Alexander and act as lookout, but something else has come up. I fear you have the most difficult job of all.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood