at the beginning
Example Sentences
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But the uncovering of larger quantities at the beginning of August is what caught the attention of many people.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
A fresh round of tariffs announced at the beginning of the second quarter “will be challenging to offset in the short term without losing market share,” Lindquist said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Robinson's spell, his fifth five-for in Test cricket, continued a successful return to the England team since he was recalled at the beginning of the summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
There will be a hearing in the state case at the beginning of December.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Princes, especially those that are new, have discovered more loyalty and more utility in those men who, at the beginning of their rule, were considered suspect than in those who were trusted at first.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
