at the beginning

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But, at the beginning of April, Rangers edged to the top of the league on goal difference - with Hearts not playing until the following day.

From BBC • May 11, 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

“After some delays at the beginning, now we keep rolling, and we are proceeding full steam,” he added.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The air, as always at the beginning of the monsoon, lay like a blanket upon the earth, damp and suffocating, but when it blew the wind came through the rain wet and chill.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya