at first
Example Sentences
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Brussels said the fee offered earlier this year "at first sight" was "in practice equivalent to the previous access ban".
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"I assumed it was a streetlight at first," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"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
“Stick to the basics at first before branching out.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
It was good to hear my own voice again, though a little startling at first.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
