at first
Example Sentences
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“Stick to the basics at first before branching out.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
It meant that, at first, Kym was not alarmed when she lost contact with her husband.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Mejia, who is running for reelection as city controller, said he showed up at a polling place and was at first told he had to register to vote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
He came to Congress in 2017, living at first in an apartment with other members of Congress and staff.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
A little tentative and awkward at first, and then not.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
