at first

Example Sentences

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At first she resisted, but last summer O’Brien decided she needed a rest from track “and bobsled seemed like a good alternative, so I took it up.”

From Los Angeles Times

The gain might look a little underwhelming at first glance, but price targets rise with earnings growth.

From Barron's

He is concerned about the company’s valuation: The stock changing hands around 30 times 2027 earnings might look rich at first glance.

From Barron's

Environmental groups have announced that they will challenge the reversal in court, where they are almost certain to prevail at first.

From The Wall Street Journal

At first, I felt vaguely conspiratorial — like I was getting away with something.

From Salon