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initial

[ih-nish-uhl] / ɪˈnɪʃ əl /


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Withrow explained that the initial demands were deliberately calibrated to avoid triggering a police response.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

During the initial trial, the court heard that Ableman's death could have been avoided had the crane equipment been secured properly.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Madison Dearborn Partners-backed drone maker Aevex went public Friday in an initial public offering that valued the key player in Ukraine’s fight against Russian invaders at more than $2 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Based on the main mild scenario, growth is expected to cool only slightly this year to 3.1%, from 3.4% in both its initial projection and for actual growth in 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

"Or what if the barrette belongs to somebody else with the initial N?"

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene




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