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at the beginning

ADVERB
initially
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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About 24 percent of subscribers on Russia's Megafon mobile network at the beginning of 2026 were iPhone users, Megafon said in April.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Haddish’s expansive collection of property is a significant development from where she started at the beginning of her career.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

A stand of 86 between Brook and Lawrence was full of intent at the beginning of the day, with Lawrence the aggressor.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Platinum futures surged at the beginning of the year to top $2,900 an ounce in January amid a wider investor frenzy around precious metals, before pulling back sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

On Curriculum Night at the beginning of the school year, my mom signed up for each of my teachers’ newsletters.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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