at the beginning

Example Sentences

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It is not expecting to raise UK prices by more than the 0.6% it forecast at the beginning of the year.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“After some delays at the beginning, now we keep rolling, and we are proceeding full steam,” he added.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Brent is up 7.4% at $119.52 a barrel, above the $119.50 high reached March 9 at the beginning of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There’s gonna be some comedy at the beginning and then there’s gonna be freaking reggaeton!

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

I say yes, even though I do all my homework in the time at the beginning of class while the teacher takes attendance and tries to get everyone to be quiet.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri