at the first sign
idiom
: as soon as something happens that indicates an action or event has begun to take place
The bartender called the police at the first sign of trouble.
At the first sign of spring she planted annuals in her flower beds.
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But many experts don’t recommend that people pop zinc tablets at the first sign of a sniffle.
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Call 911 and administer any prescription medications like epinephrine at the first sign.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
But at the first sign of fall, these are quickly packed away in favor of layers and more practical pieces.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Replace your mattress at the first sign of damage to avoid the risk of fiberglass exposure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Call 911 and administer any prescription medications like epinephrine at the first sign.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
But at the first sign of fall, these are quickly packed away in favor of layers and more practical pieces.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Replace your mattress at the first sign of damage to avoid the risk of fiberglass exposure.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
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“At the first sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20first%20sign. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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