at first

Example Sentences

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"At first, we were puzzled," says Loretto.

From Science Daily

At first glance, this is popular with Labour voters.

From BBC

At First Minister's Questions on Thursday, John Swinney said the delays were because the same "cautionary approach taken in Edinburgh" was now being taken in Aberdeen.

From BBC

Vuitton at first balked at selling the items, he says, but they proved so popular in cheap knockoff form that its hand was forced.

From The Wall Street Journal

At first she thought the incidents were related to her son’s adjustment to his new grade level.

From Los Angeles Times