at first
Example Sentences
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It’s unclear what the two men say to each other but Hanks appears to bring up an issue to André who seemingly shrugs it off at first.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
When originalist analysis seems at first to lead to a result that makes no sense, judges should check their work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
He thought at first that this was simply because of an air pocket, but "it took a lot of time, almost a minute".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Work started early in the morning because the planes took off at first light... and operations usually wrapped up at dusk, making for long, intense days," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
A little tentative and awkward at first, and then not.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
