initially
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And after initially floating the notion of stepping in and providing insurance to ships through the U.S. government, the Trump administration soon walked away from the idea.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
Wright said demand for the charity's services initially rose when the cost of living crisis began following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which saw the price of oil, gas and agricultural products soar.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
There was something familiar about him that I initially attributed to having crossed paths in college at some point.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Spot prices for jet fuel in the U.S. initially fell to $175 a barrel, before rising more than 2% on Thursday, according to the Argus US Jet Fuel Index.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
I initially position myself near the doors, by the summer travel books display.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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