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"You could see how much confusion there was from the outset, not just from parents and students but also in the wider media," said Lee.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Eventually, we would plan to send out messages on our own and receive answers, but at the outset it seems more practical to begin by catching snatches of conversation between others.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas