origin
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President Dan said that Bucharest had confirmed the drone in the Galati strike was Geran-2, saying it was "of Russian origin".
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“Everything is much more contemporary relative to what was created more than 40 years ago, but it’s still very true to the origin story and to the DNA of the brand.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
But for De Beers, perhaps its most important function is reputational, allowing retailers to tell the origin story of every diamond they sell.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The case involved a “last-mile delivery” driver, Angelo Brock, who transported baked goods along the final leg of their journey from their origin in one state to their destination in another.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
And if you want the story in the story, I’ll tell you the one Ali Shekari told me about the origin of the Kurds later.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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