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Abel, originally from the Canadian Prairies, in many ways embodies Buffett’s Midwestern charm and reputation as a folksy peacemaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The Obama center’s opening is roughly five years behind what was originally planned after preservationists and activists slowed construction in court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Negotiations with the Treasury over funding this have held up the publication of a 10-year defence investment plan, which was originally due in autumn last year.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The property was originally built in 1785, but it appears to have undergone significant renovations since it last changed hands.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The Hunley was originally designed to attack a ship using a torpedo-like explosive floating device that was towed at the end of a long rope.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler