first blush
Example Sentences
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At first blush, the continued existence of the Ark Encounter and its host institution, the Creation Museum is confusing.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Thomas’ dissent is, in many respects, more emotionally complex than either his admirers or his critics, like me, were at first blush ready to admit.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
"At first blush, this case may not seem momentous," said Koh from the trade union confederation.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
At first blush, there doesn’t appear to be a whole lot happening with the S&P 500 in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
It may seem at first blush that cooperating with the system while urging good behavior is the only option available, but in reality it is not a liberation strategy at all.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
