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Both Learning Resources and hand2mind are hiring again, with plans to add 10 to 15 people initially, and possibly more, across sales, product-development, marketing and warehouse functions.

From The Wall Street Journal

It followed a row between the party and its former general secretary, Chris McEleny, who was dismissed early last year after initially being suspended for alleged gross misconduct.

From BBC

I understand the pitfalls of forced treatment, having been on a 20-year journey with someone who initially resisted help and objected to medication.

From Los Angeles Times

Like others I have spoken to, he says he initially enjoyed the compulsion but now feels trapped - unable to tell his doctor, or even his wife, as she also attends his appointments.

From BBC

Rejected at birth by his mother, he was initially cared for by zookeepers before being reintroduced to the monkey enclosure.

From Los Angeles Times