at first

Example Sentences

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"It was scary at first, trying to work out what was going on," he added.

From BBC

"At first they're really embarrassed, but we talk and I tell them to tell others, and then they come and they do it," she says.

From BBC

Andrew didn’t seem too concerned at first.

From The Wall Street Journal

The way Kilgore at first proudly offers his canteen to, but then thoughtlessly withdraws it from, an enemy soldier who is about to die is priceless, and reportedly based on a real incident.

From The Wall Street Journal

That character was originally created to be even more over the top -- his name was at first supposed to be Colonel Carnage -- but Duvall had it toned down, demonstrating his meticulous approach to acting.

From Barron's