in the beginning
idiom
: at the start
The company was very small in the beginning, but it eventually became a giant corporation.
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This is a vibrant and energizing fragrance that is simple in the beginning, then becomes deeper and more invigorating.
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In fact, Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that about 80 to 85% of all prostate cancers are detected in the beginning stages, leading to disease-free status after five years.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
My aunt is in the beginning, where the women from the church are blessing Ricky.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Whereas, the truth is bitter in the beginning, but sweet in the end.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
In fact, Johns Hopkins Medicine reports that about 80 to 85% of all prostate cancers are detected in the beginning stages, leading to disease-free status after five years.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
My aunt is in the beginning, where the women from the church are blessing Ricky.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Whereas, the truth is bitter in the beginning, but sweet in the end.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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