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But scientific naming follows a rule of priority: when the same species has been given more than one scientific name, the earliest valid name takes precedence.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
The startup began testing Instinct in private beta in February and quickly generated substantial interest among venture capitalists, who are among its earliest users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Directed by Henry Winkler and co-starring Lee Majors as Mountain Dan, it may be one of the earliest precursors to the Hallmark holiday-style movies.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Fratti performed on some of the band’s earliest records, and asked Derbez to house-sit for her while she was away touring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Philip Caputo, the young lieutenant who had led his platoon on some of the earliest combat missions in Vietnam, walked into his executive officer’s tent at U.S.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
