initial

Example Sentences

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The initial response focused on trying to bring another vessel alongside to offload the Sea Empress' cargo of crude oil.

From BBC

"The initial theory of a car accident was just not adding up."

From BBC

They all have explosive power and speed over the initial acceleration phase where pushing the sled effectively is so vital.

From BBC

A follow-up workshop is scheduled for early December, 2026, marking one year since the initial gathering.

From Science Daily

Disney’s initial skepticism and the scene’s sheer impact on food both beg the question: How did one of the messiest foods imaginable become shorthand for romance?

From Salon