originally predict

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Refers to the first forecast or prediction, which might have been inaccurate.

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  • The weather forecast had originally predicted a sunny day, but it rained heavily.
  • Experts had originally predicted a mild winter, but temperatures dropped sharply.
  • Economists originally predicted a mild recession, but the downturn was much sharper.
  • The scientists originally predicted the asteroid would miss Earth, but new data suggests otherwise.
  • Scientists originally predicted the volcano would erupt next year, but it became active sooner.
  • The company's analysts originally predicted a 10% growth, which they later revised down.
  • The report originally predicted a 10% increase in sales, yet the actual growth was 20%.
  • She originally predicted the project would take six months, but it's now clear it will be longer.
  • No one could have originally predicted the overwhelming success of the new product.
  • Many fans originally predicted their team would win the championship, only to be disappointed.
  • She originally predicted the meeting would be short, but it lasted for hours.
  • The weather forecast had originally predicted sunshine for the entire weekend.
  • Analysts had originally predicted a stable stock market, contradicting later volatility.
  • The government originally predicted the new policy would save millions, but costs have escalated.
  • The company originally predicted substantial profits, which unfortunately didn't materialize.
  • We originally predicted a high turnout for the event, but registration numbers are low.
  • They originally predicted challenges in scaling the operation, but it proved surprisingly smooth.
  • Developers originally predicted this software would be released last year.
  • What they originally predicted for the election results was completely overturned by public opinion.
  • It's difficult to know what to believe when everyone originally predicted different outcomes.