Example sentences of "[conj] [verb] [pron] at first " in BNC.
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| 1 | A more fundamental difficulty with the new examination is contained in the very principle that made it at first sight so attractive — its applicability to the full ability range . |
| 2 | She 'd do anything rather than drive it at first . |
| 3 | She felt a warm rush of gratitude for his sensitivity as he kissed and played with her in a teasing , light-hearted way which both excited and disarmed her at first . |
| 4 | It is possible to make a break-through and find what at first appeared to be a problem turns into a sensible and satisfactory arrangement . |
| 5 | To lighten what can be quite an anxiety provoking experience , it is sometimes helpful to ask the client to role play a particular situation , but to do it at first , extremely badly . |