beginnings
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“It should reflect American values: hard work, humble beginnings, doing right by your neighbor,” the interior designer Annie Elliott told HuffPost.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
The brand's hit products -- the Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad -- command a cult-like following, long after the company's humble beginnings on April 1, 1976 in Jobs's garage in Cupertino, California.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
The best coming-of-age stories derive their power from being endings as much as beginnings.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
It is a far cry from his humble beginnings and unusual route into the sport.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
I took my bag without a word, the beginnings of a headache rumbling at the base of my skull.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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