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The team had originally planned to be based in Tucson, Arizona.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The Orange County court originally ruled the jingle a violation of California’s false advertising law for failing to disclose its religious affiliations, and it was subsequently pulled from the airwaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Although originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, these drugs have become some of the most widely used weight-loss medications in the United States.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The facilities were originally built to power Musk's rival AI venture, xAI.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She was originally called Isabella Baumfree, but she changed her name in 1843.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling