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From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 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

Alas, note at the outset that Beijing itself doesn’t believe the economy is improving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

When the punishment was announced Chelsea said: "From the outset of this process, the club has treated these matters with the utmost seriousness, providing full cooperation to all relevant regulators."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The stimuli that set them off at the outset, building collectively instead of shifting things about, may be pheromones released when they reach committee size.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas