uninitiated
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For the uninitiated, the forgetful or the significant others who will dutifully sit along and watch, here’s a primer to catch you up to speed:
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
We mentioned Harp in a newsletter earlier this week, and my colleague Heather Schwedel wrote a primer for the uninitiated that was among Slate’s most-read articles this week.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
A documentary on Prime Video and Willow about the life of the U.S. athlete and Silicon Valley engineer provides an accessible entry point for those uninitiated in the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
For the uninitiated, a no-spend challenge is just what it sounds like: a set period — usually a week or a pay cycle — when you put discretionary spending on hold.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
Then again the gold and red and purple, the gloat and glamor of the secret orders, each with its insinuations of power and glory undreamed of by the uninitiated.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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