initial

Example Sentences

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“I felt a little bit angry,” he said of his initial reaction.

From Los Angeles Times

“Many of us asked ourselves, ‘What’s going to happen with us now?’” said A.G., a 39-year-old in Tennessee who asked to be identified by her initials because she lacks legal status.

From Los Angeles Times

The initial timelines will almost certainly prove overly optimistic.

From Barron's

"IPOs allow the companies to raise money for financing their future research activities, but on the other hand, the initial investors are seeking an exit."

From Barron's

After conducting an initial assessment, the UK NCP has decided the complaint merits further consideration and will now offer mediation to both parties.

From BBC