outset

Example Sentences

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“We’re here to win,” May said at the outset of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Bruins dominated from the outset, holding Texas to a season-low six points in the first quarter as the Longhorns made just three shots.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"You could see how much confusion there was from the outset, not just from parents and students but also in the wider media," said Lee.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

From the outset, the justices gave Trump’s solicitor general, John Sauer, a frosty reception.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The government decided at the outset that the American Expeditionary Force would be made up mostly of draftees.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman