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The initial findings came from a relatively small group of Danish samples, but they provided a strong starting point for further investigation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
Her initial dull, daunting task involves measuring and otherwise assessing the churches’ “apertures” — windows and doors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
One former McDonald's employee, who previously spoke up as part of the BBC's initial investigation, said she felt the company needed to talk about what had happened.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
After the dot-com crash, initial public offerings became much less common, hovering below 100 in most years apart from 2021, during the rebound following the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Now that I was explaining my ideas, I felt my initial excitement returning.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
Vocabulary lists containing initial
Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Word Generation Science - Preparing a Scientific Investigation
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