at first
Example Sentences
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It meant that, at first, Kym was not alarmed when she lost contact with her husband.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“Where it got a little tough for us is they asked for Jared Verse in return,” Snead said, “and similar to what Cleveland did at first, we were a ‘no.’”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Officers would remain at the site overnight, police said, with further searches resuming at first light on Tuesday.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Inflation began rising sharply during the pandemic in 2021, which most policymakers and forecasters thought at first would be transitory.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“You know you can tell me anything—even if I get upset at first, I’m always going to calm down and be there for you. Both you and Arlo.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
