first place
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The discovery raises the possibility that other coral ecosystems along West Africa may have been overlooked, forgotten, or never documented in the first place.
From Science Daily β Sep. 15, 2026
The good news is that researchers are developing therapies that do what was once thought impossible: regenerate cartilage, boost the knee’s natural ability to heal, and prevent cartilage breakdown in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 13, 2026
Nearly three decades after the beloved original, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return to star in "Practical Magic 2," whose estimated $30 million debut ended Spidey's six-week run in first place.
From Barron's β Sep. 13, 2026
However, speaking after the match, Alonso said he had made it "hard" for his players in the first place.
From BBC β Sep. 9, 2026
Why give them the idea in the first place?
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
