at first

Example Sentences

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The showrunner didn’t respond to me at first.

From Salon

Juan Carlos said he wrote the memoirs so that young people "can learn about the recent history of your country without distortions, told by someone who lived through the transition at first hand".

From Barron's

At first glance, DraftKings might not make much sense on the list.

From Barron's

The situation seemed a little confusing at first.

From BBC

Technological innovations like AI can reduce productivity growth at first, before the benefits accrue years or even decades later.

From Barron's