at first
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The ex-Hill editor thought the acquisition seemed fitting at first, since the newspaper also aimed for objective, center-leaning D.C. journalism.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
You don’t need fireworks or an angelic choir singing at first glance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Having made 15, Martin Andersson wafted uncharacteristically loosely outside the off stump and edged a catch to Jones at first slip.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The Morelli sibs’ involvement gets more and more fruitlessly complicated, though Messrs. Ivanir and Kuzum get to stretch beyond what at first seem clichéd roles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
And it was not so bad at first.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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