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
"I assumed it was a streetlight at first," he said.
From BBC • 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
Mejia, who is running for reelection as city controller, said he showed up at a polling place and was at first told he had to register to vote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Daniel, bless him, didn’t even notice at first.
From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness
