at first

Example Sentences

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What we see today, some years after the end of history came to a crashing end, looks very different at first glance.

From Salon

“Study that person. Copy that person. The borrowed traits may fit awkwardly at first, but don’t fret. You’ll be surprised by how fast the pose becomes you, and you the pose.”

From Los Angeles Times

Lex: At first it was physical, he’s just so gorgeous.

From Los Angeles Times

"At first I didn't think it was going to work at all," she says.

From BBC

"At first I think it was more of a fantasy," Rae says, "but now it just feels real."

From BBC