at first

Example Sentences

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Chang laughed when asked about the videos but admitted they were unsettling to view at first.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“So the resilience we’ve seen compared to past shocks makes more sense than it might appear at first glance,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

That should make the allure of “The Sheep Detectives” obvious at first glance.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"I didn't know it was a comedy at first," exclaims the Irish actor.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

I was blind to it at first, but with Opal, I recalled the powerlessness I felt at not being able to suggest a trade, or even refuse one I thought abominable.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff