at first
Example Sentences
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On a stereotypically rainy day in Manchester, we're ushered into a kitchen that at first glance appears to be in a normal terraced house.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
He came to Congress in 2017, living at first in an apartment with other members of Congress and staff.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Fido becomes at first a default, then a dependency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
As logical as this might seem at first blush, it could ultimately prove to be misguided, according to one top Wall Street strategist.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
It was good to hear my own voice again, though a little startling at first.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
