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for openers

ADVERB
as a beginning
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Thirty-eight minutes and 17 lifts went by in the competition before she had to appear, as the athletes who had pegged lesser weights for openers went about their lifting.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2021

David settles for an hour, at least for openers, and the dance begins.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2019

Cardinals star shortstop Jhonny Peralta, Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier and young Colorado pitcher Jon Gray won't be ready for openers.

From US News • Mar. 25, 2016

Maya Lin and Sarah Sze for openers are so much more interesting.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2015

In fact, if you haven't got a pair of millions for openers, don't sit in.

From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert