at first

Example Sentences

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At first he has his head down, pawing the earth, so that only the starry gleam of his shoulder can be seen.

From Literature

At first he’d slept all the time, but now he was being more of a normal wolf.

From Literature

At first the fire in the birch-bark roll refused to wake up, even when he blew on it coaxingly, and Renn fed it morsels of tinder warmed in her hands.

From Literature

‘Many winters ago, they banded together in secret. At first they called themselves the Healers. Deceived themselves into believing that they’ wished only to do good; to cure sickness, guard against demons.’

From Literature

At first glance, the photos look pretty realistic.

From BBC