origin
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Critics have also raised questions over the origin of the funds used to purchase coastal land and the legality of the procedures.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
But for De Beers, perhaps its most important function is reputational, allowing retailers to tell the origin story of every diamond they sell.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The case involved a “last-mile delivery” driver, Angelo Brock, who transported baked goods along the final leg of their journey from their origin in one state to their destination in another.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Small differences in arrival times help researchers pinpoint the earthquake's origin.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
“This is the celestial event we’ve been waiting for! Someone must have seen the exact origin point. Quickly! Set down everything you can remember.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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