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Meanings of at first in English

At first.

Usage of at first in English
1
However, as before mentioned, the result was at first almost exactly opposite.
The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft
2
The other problem: the longer-acting methods are far more expensive, at first.
Reuters
3
Free State: Fog in the east at first, otherwise fine and cool.
The South African
4
Prolific club form hints at first Irish try if given the chance.
The Irish Times
5
Is it possible to schedule another meeting at first light tomorrow morning?
Genellan: planetfall
6
The two share a similar body of prep work at first-class level.
The Guardian
7
Trump at first expressed support for legislation to restore the agencies' funding.
Reuters
8
Of course it's going to be tough sledding at first, he said.
The new yorker
9
Rawlins has already seen the Kaká Factor at work at first hand.
The Guardian
10
Aunt Maria at first said that they were too young to understand.
The Magicians of Caprona
11
Her interest in politics was, she says, not party political at first.
The Guardian
12
My observations were at first merely general; by degrees they became particular.
James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography
13
It is easy going at first, but the way soon becomes rocky.
Zork, the Force of Krill
14
We must accept that they at first fail before they ultimately succeed.
The Irish Times
15
Rist said, 'We can get some 'ands aloft at first light, sir.
Relentless Pursuit
16
Scottish Open: Love at first sight it was not for Phillip Price.
The Irish Times
This collocation consists of:
At first through the time
At first across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare