at the beginning

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Gay would appear to be in pole position to open alongside Ben Duckett at Lord's after impressing with three centuries for Durham at the beginning of the season.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I recently retired from a career where I had the privilege of working with many highly talented and motivated young women and men at the beginning of their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She said that at the beginning of the year, protein shakes were growing rapidly, thanks to an increased focus on wellness.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The Lakers didn’t help themselves at the beginning of the fourth quarter, turning the ball over on two of their first three possessions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The extra loudness of the note often requires a stronger, more definite attack at the beginning of the accented note, and it is emphasized by putting some space before and after the accented notes.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones