to begin with

phrase

: as the first thing to be considered

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Though desirable to begin with, a need for a starter was heightened when McClanahan exited a July 30 start against Texas due to back tightness. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Chelsea’s statement on Friday said their focus is supporting Mudryk’s reintegration, which is expected to begin with him joining their pre-season tour in Hong Kong next week. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The hearing in Barrow County court is expected to begin with victims’ families and survivors, many of whom spoke powerfully at Colt’s sentencing. — Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Of thinking there was any other path but the slippery slope to begin with. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to begin with

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“To begin with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20begin%20with. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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