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Gates said he made it clear from the outset that Epstein would never play a role in his foundation's work or receive any compensation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
USC has opposed the union from the outset.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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
At the outset, it wasn’t a sure bet the president’s library would be established here in the Windy City—even if the South Side was always the obvious location.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
“Now, you will remember, I hope, that I told you at the very outset of these meetings of ours that we would be entering the realms of guesswork and speculation?”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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