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The fossil was originally discovered in 1979 near an artificial reservoir outside the city.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Second, it turns out that the grand jury originally refused to indict the Broadview Six, and instead came back with what’s called a “no true bill.”

From Slate • May 22, 2026

The BBC originally covered Nicole Pavier's story in 2020.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The game was originally scheduled to release in 2025, but that launch has been delayed multiple times.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“There’s a certain model of whatnot—real whatnots, I mean, the androids Frances Miranda Gonzagaga originally built,” she said.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix