initially

Example Sentences

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His "drunken monkey" hypothesis initially met resistance from many scientists, especially primatologists, who argued that primates in the wild do not commonly eat fermented fruits or nectar.

From Science Daily

Zhao did not directly throw a match but was initially suspended for two and a half years, reduced to one year and eight months after his early admissions and guilty plea.

From BBC

The announcement initially raised concerns that hundreds of planes would need to be grounded for long periods, but Airbus said Monday that fewer than 100 planes remained immobilised.

From Barron's

Moscow initially backed Dagalo’s Rapid Support Forces rebels and used its ties to gain access to Sudanese gold deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Court records show the judge initially denied the petition after ICE officials claimed they had booked a flight for her to Bolivia that would leave three days later.

From Los Angeles Times