at the beginning

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

It had been at the beginning of fifth grade, when their teacher had had them take selfies to illustrate an essay about “My favorite place to read.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix