as in initially
in the beginning
we originally planned to go out tonight, but we changed our minds
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This story was originally published January 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM.
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Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
This story was originally published January 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025
Wendy Sachs directed the film (originally titled October H8TE), with Emmy-winning actress and activist Debra Messing serving as executive producer.
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This story was originally published January 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM.
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Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
This story was originally published January 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025
Wendy Sachs directed the film (originally titled October H8TE), with Emmy-winning actress and activist Debra Messing serving as executive producer.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
This story was originally published January 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Originally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originally. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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