originally

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The open-ended sentences were originally issued to people considered dangerous, but whose offence did not merit a life sentence.

From BBC

Meanwhile, bondholders of two yuan bonds voted in favor of a revised extension plan for payments originally due last December, according to a separate filing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The story had been researched and reported for months by correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi and fully vetted by the standards department when Weiss yanked it one day before its originally scheduled Dec. 21 air date.

From Los Angeles Times

Although originally intended to oversee Gaza's rebuilding, its charter does not seem to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.

From Barron's

Her dad came to the Ranch with her and her mom originally, but he left before Mom and I got here.

From Literature