as in originally
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Relevance
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Source: The National Weather Service This story was originally published April 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM.—
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Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published April 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM.—
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On Monday, April 14, Knowles posted an adorable video to Instagram in which her brows initially look very bold—but that's only because Carter is applying a tint.—
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Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The game's main story begins the day after the dance, meaning players initially only hear about what happened there through dialogue.—
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USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Earth, the gases are only produced by life, primarily microbial life such as marine phytoplankton, according to the researchers.—
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USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The 22-year-old is also popular on social media, primarily on TikTok and Instagram.—
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18 Apr. 2025
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“Primitively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitively. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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