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Example Sentences

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From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Agentic AI is fundamentally shifting the compute landscape in AI data centers, which relied heavily on graphics processing units at the outset.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Alas, note at the outset that Beijing itself doesn’t believe the economy is improving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

From the outset, the company was a little vague about what the service actually entailed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

At the outset, with the attempt on Hitler’s life, Finny had said, “If someone gave Leper a loaded gun and put it at Hitler’s temple, he’d miss.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles