for openers

phrase

: to begin with

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for openers was in 1966

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“For openers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20openers. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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