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It was originally not called a foul, and a still image of Thomas’ hand in Clark’s throat went viral on social media and stirred up discourse among those in and out of the basketball world.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The researchers originally set out to better understand why strange metals behave so differently from conventional materials.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

The buildup to the match was inflamed by FIFA’s surprising decision on Sunday to reinstate American striker Folarin Balogun, who was originally suspended after receiving a red card in the previous game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

They argued that footage had been edited, and pointed out that those who had originally filmed the footage were not on the stand.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Joey has now been at Carville for more than four years—twice as long as she originally hoped—and her visa, which allows her to stay in the United States, has expired.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly