at first

Example Sentences

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At first glance, “Neighbors”—an evening reality series about issues that usually are resolved on “Judge Judy”—seems a bit volatile, especially given the national temperature.

From The Wall Street Journal

At first glance, it represents a good day's work by the FA, and indeed Tuchel, whose contract was scheduled to end after the World Cup, when some of biggest jobs in Europe may well be available.

From BBC

Olsen: You’ve been doing this since you were a teenager, at first as a choreographer and a dancer, a singer, an actor, you’re going to direct your first feature soon.

From Los Angeles Times

Snoop said he struggled with TV at first.

From The Wall Street Journal

At first, Epstein, an indefatigable social networker, was anxious over whether Tisch liked him or not.

From The Wall Street Journal