at first

Example Sentences

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Taneja said that Tesla will use what it has on hand to fund its plans, at least at first.

From MarketWatch

Instead, she at first finds Mr. Hamm’s “Mad Men” costar, a touchy John Slattery, living out of his garage.

From The Wall Street Journal

At first glance, that’s a solid-enough opening weekend for a documentary—but it pales in comparison to what Amazon has spent on Melania.

From Barron's

Mining stocks followed on copper’s heels—at least at first.

From Barron's

Nick Chipman of Milwaukee has been flying Southwest for two decades, and at first was enthusiastic about the end of open seating after years of enduring seat-savers trying to hold the front rows for family members.

From The Wall Street Journal