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The practice upended hotels’ planning by prompting them to increase staff and begin World Cup-themed renovations, preparing for crowds that may have been overestimated from the outset.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Ohanian prioritised athlete input from the outset, reaching out to individuals such as Olympic 200m champion Thomas via social media long before Athlos' inaugural season in 2024.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Aside from the supply buffers that existed at the outset of the conflict and expectations of a prompt reopening of the strait, U.S. exports have increased and Chinese imports have fallen, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Allen, wearing colorful socks and open-toed sandals, said his work isn’t political, so he didn’t expect any negativity at the outset.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
What you need at the outset is a high degree of uncertainty; otherwise it isn’t likely to be an important problem.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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