at first

The stakes are only heightened, and more complicated, when you deal with people who have committed horrible crimes, people who at first glance seem to be nothing but evil.

Nobody at Jefferies was aware of any possible fraud at First Brands, they said.

New directors at First Brands have said they are probing accounting irregularities associated with its complex financing arrangements.

At first sight, Staunton recalls being enthralled by her perpetually “cool” demeanor.

At first, he told no one but a close friend, though clues later emerged.