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Ungar participated in one of the earliest projects to mine user-generated internet content for reports of adverse drug reactions back in 2011.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The announcement seemed to be yet another sign that the earliest supporters of Nvidia would not be sharing in the company’s spoils.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Burger King was among the earliest chains to feast on movie tie-ins when it promoted the original “Star Wars” in 1977.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The earliest evidence of people on Ynys Enlli are pieces of flint, which have been dated back to between 2,000 and 1,000 BC.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

She promised to reply to each one at the earliest opportunity, although with an important speech to write and so many mysteries to ponder, who knew when that might be?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood