at first

Example Sentences

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At first, he found the course overwhelming due to the mix of hearing, deaf and Irish Sign Language interpreters, but said it has been a "really great learning process".

From BBC

At first, it looked like the match when Jannik Sinner would stamp his authority on the defining rivalry of men’s tennis.

From The Wall Street Journal

"At first we had 20 to 30 people come, this year we have over 100 people booked in."

From BBC

At first, this new field played a key role in the Industrial Revolution by explaining how heat could be converted efficiently into useful work, such as powering steam engines.

From Science Daily

At first glance, a Josephson junction has a simple structure.

From Science Daily