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initial

[ih-nish-uhl] / ɪˈnɪʃ əl /


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Initial plans are focusing on key areas, including a proposed civic redevelopment site with a community center, municipal buildings, and affordable housing, as well as an industrial zone near Comox Lake.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Initial Cybertruck sales of 38,965 in 2024 seemed almost to validate Musk’s optimism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Initial investigations traced it back to a layby on the A95.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Initial ambiguity about whether the probe was truly over kept the path uncertain through the weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Initial panic gave way to calm decision and, enlisting the aid of three attendants, a careful search was begun.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov




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