at first

Example Sentences

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Hennessy wondered at first if they were actually created by artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

He fell in love at first sight with an attorney named Clare, with whom he had a long and happy marriage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Yes, that’s the same designation given to Ebola-stricken countries, which seems strange at first glance.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

"I was a bit nervous at first and didn't know what to expect but the Fury family were lovely", she told BBC Radio Lancashire.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He wriggles a bit at first, and then relaxes into her arms.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy