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[uh-rij-uh-nl-ee] / əˈrɪdʒ ə nl i /


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However, Meeks believes that it may be more difficult than investors originally thought for Cerebras to ramp up capacity and deliver solutions at scale.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

But as they got to know each other, Dent, who is originally from Cumbria, said she made Locatelli laugh and joked that her northern accent had begun to infiltrate his Italian one.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Bateman: Clark became more wide-eyed than I originally planned.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

Anderson says much of his work involving clay deposits was originally motivated by the search for life on other planets.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

The Hunley was originally designed to attack a ship using a torpedo-like explosive floating device that was towed at the end of a long rope.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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