at first
Example Sentences
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"This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition in this growing market by Meta's conduct, which at first sight infringes EU competition rules," the commission said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He said he received countless rejections at first.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
There’s so much info, I found the pages hard to navigate at first.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Olivia couldn't remember some family members or her own name at first, but a month on from the crash on 5 May, she is preparing to fly home to continue her recovery in Wales.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
It was hard at first, but he got the hang of it.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
