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From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
It’s clear from the outset that Mr. Clark’s sympathies lie with the two preachers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The TA-125 index slumped 3.5% on Friday to trade below the level where it stood prior to the outset of war.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
From the outset, the company was a little vague about what the service actually entailed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Yet from the outset the fascination with private detectives was mixed with aversion.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.