at first
Example Sentences
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He came to Congress in 2017, living at first in an apartment with other members of Congress and staff.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Fido becomes at first a default, then a dependency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
As logical as this might seem at first blush, it could ultimately prove to be misguided, according to one top Wall Street strategist.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
It was an annoyance at first - then these clubs moved past the supposed five-game limit for selection.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
As he was doing so, Duane realized that he wasn’t as impressed with them as he was at first.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
