at first
Example Sentences
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"This will prevent serious and irreparable harm to competition in this growing market by Meta's conduct, which at first sight infringes EU competition rules," the commission said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Brussels said the fee offered earlier this year "at first sight" was "in practice equivalent to the previous access ban".
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Third baseman Max Muncy exited in the fifth inning after a collision at first base, and Santiago Espinal replaced him.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
It meant that, at first, Kym was not alarmed when she lost contact with her husband.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
He tugged at it; gently at first, and then much harder.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
