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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Montages were also important in conveying more of an abstract rhythm, such as showing the technical film development process in the beginning or trying to smuggle film into the Olympic Village.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
And, and so like that helping hand in the beginning was incredible.
—Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
The market rally may experience a hiccup in the beginning of 2025 as signs of froth are appearing in the market.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Like any new process or technology, the initial setup can be costly and may operate less efficiently in the beginning.
—Jiang Li, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
And, and so like that helping hand in the beginning was incredible.
—Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024
The market rally may experience a hiccup in the beginning of 2025 as signs of froth are appearing in the market.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Like any new process or technology, the initial setup can be costly and may operate less efficiently in the beginning.
—Jiang Li, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“In the beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20beginning. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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