to begin with

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: as the first thing to be considered

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Some games entirely errored out, some had hitches, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chips were targeting relatively low-end gaming to begin with. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 Rather than introduce itself to denim with traditional indigo, Jenni Kayne decided to begin with the fabric in its purest form. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Modern societies can scarcely agree on what is shameful to begin with. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 The fine was controversial to begin with, as fans and pundits pointed out the NFL’s business with beer sponsors such as Bud Light and called the sensitivity over the celebration hypocritical. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to begin with

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