at first

Example Sentences

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This three from 10 balls took that average at first drop below 40 for the first time since his first summer in the position in 2022, when 'Bazball' was born in the aftermath of England's last dismal Ashes trip down under.

From BBC

Smith first survived when the technology adjudged a Cummins bouncer that ended at first slip came off his helmet, rather than his glove.

From BBC

At first, David Gradon's story was fairly typical.

From BBC

At first Gerard appeared primarily in commercials, representing companies including Ford, Coca-Cola and Proctor & Gamble until he landed the role of former POW Dr. Alan Stewart on NBC’s “The Doctors.”

From Los Angeles Times

At first, Reiner didn’t feel that Ryan was going far enough, so he stepped in…

From Salon