originated
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The current outbreak originated in the remote northeastern province of Ituri and is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The $10 million originated in a $67 million Medicaid settlement between Florida and Centene, one of the state’s largest Medicaid contractors.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Cullen originated the role in the 1980s animated “Transformers” series, referred to by fans as “G1” or “Generation 1.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Curry, who died in Los Angeles on Tuesday, aged 80, originated the role onstage before becoming the iconic figure in the movie adaptation that made him a cult star.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Rather, the article said, it was “a very aggressive adenocarcinoma of the cervix,” meaning it originated from glandular tissue in her cervix instead of epithelial tissue.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
