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Idioms and Phrases
Initially, at the start, as in At first the berries were green, but when they ripened they turned bright red . [Second half of 1500s]Example Sentences
"There were no signs of disease. It was a really positive result at first."
At first, as cases began to spiral, he described the situation as "not unusual".
The defense chipped in, too, with Teoscar Hernández saving a run on a potential sacrifice fly in the fifth by doubling off Bryson Stott at first base with a strong throw.
At first, Sharon and Tim had "some very difficult times" with the foster child, who the BBC is not naming.
The video didn't make much of a splash at first, but resurfaced again this year, apparently reposted by a former fan who had soured on "Girls Gone Bible."
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