at first
Example Sentences
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The new efforts mean practically everybody with a social-media account has the opportunity to play endorser, even if, at least at first, the payout from brands may be underwhelming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
His widow Rose took his place, at first temporarily.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2026
"He wasn't just a manager to me, he was a hero at first and then he became my manager and my boss and friend, but then he became like a father figure," Clark said.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
At the few performances I’ve seen of “Cut Piece,” there has typically been audience hesitation at first.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Okay, that was improbable, seeing as he hadn’t even realized who I was at first, but one could never be too careful when it came to Rachel’s machinations.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
