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initially

[ih-nish-uh-lee] / ɪˈnɪʃ ə li /
ADVERB
at first
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He joined the Journal in Dubai, where he initially covered business and finance before shifting to covering regional politics and conflicts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The find was initially not a surprise for Melanie, who says her daughter has a fascination with nature.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The figure was significantly higher than initially projected.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

It holds a stockpile of Bitcoin, which was initially valued at more than $2 billion but has fallen sharply in value in recent months.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It is also why the Civil Rights Movement initially met significant resistance among some African Americans in the South.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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