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This largess has cost more than the Congressional Budget Office originally estimated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Hyde Lane originally trademarked “Demon Hunter” in 2014 under entertainment, namely live performances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Each of these programs went years past their original delivery deadlines and cost far more than originally budgeted.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
Marco Antonelli did not originally want his son to become a racing driver, because of his own struggles during his career.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
It had originally been a port-red color—and by lamplight, at least, still was—but it now featured a number of rather pancreas-shaped faded spots, unsentimental mementos, all, of a series of household pets.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
