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The town of Chorzów itself was one of the first invaded by German forces at the outset of the conflict in September 1939.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
In a new report this week, the IMF detailed the economic costs of war, estimating that output in countries where fighting takes place drops by three percent at the outset, "and continues falling for years."
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Sigrid McCawley, a member of Lively’s legal team, said the case will now move forward on retaliation claims, which they described as its central focus from the outset.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Buttercup stayed just behind, and they made, from the outset, very good time.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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