at first sight
Example Sentences
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"This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition in this growing market by Meta's conduct, which at first sight infringes EU competition rules," the commission said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
He fell in love at first sight with an attorney named Clare, with whom he had a long and happy marriage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
It was love at first sight, an experience the now-63-year-old says he hadn’t had before—and hasn’t since.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
What’s more, there are countless small yet memorable visual and narrative details to adore — things that, at first sight, look like bizarre directorial choices, but ultimately operate in the service of this gonzo story.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026
Freaks at first sight, who have learned to take the world at face value.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
