at first

Example Sentences

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“So the resilience we’ve seen compared to past shocks makes more sense than it might appear at first glance,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

That should make the allure of “The Sheep Detectives” obvious at first glance.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Now, at first glance, you might not care too much about whether a multibillion-dollar law firm has its life made easier or harder.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

He said he found it "really cool" at first and felt like "James Bond".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The ride had moved along quickly at first, but as they got closer, traffic thickened.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste