for starters

ADVERB

for openers

Synonyms

WEAK

first off to begin with

Example Sentences

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For starters, there were earnings.

From Barron's

For starters, the U.S. government’s allegations against the firms aren’t merely guilt by association.

From Barron's

For starters, FedEx said External link fiscal third-quarter earnings should “exceed the consensus average.”

From Barron's

For starters, Lange - who played a key role in Frank's identification as a leading candidate - was a close ally of his Danish compatriot.

From BBC

For starters, there are a lot of ballots to count.

From Los Angeles Times