at first
Example Sentences
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Parton was at first reluctant, but she signed up on the advice of her manager.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
At close to two-and-a-half hours with a story that stretches from Harlem to Southeast Asia, “American Gangster” hardly seems like Small Ridley at first glance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
"There may be an impact at first, but that doesn't necessarily mean Iran won't be able to overcome the crisis," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Mitchell’s self-imposed moderation might not look radical at first.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
He keeps talking, and I listen attentively at first, but after a while it’s hard to concentrate with the sun scorching the top of my head.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
