from the first

phrase

: from the beginning
I've loved her from the first.

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That made for a wild match that shifted drastically from the first half to the second half, as England nearly blew a 4-0 lead. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Clear signs of legitimacy from the first impression will be critical. Sammy Ahmed, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The statement showed Hong Kong leader John Lee and his predecessor, Carrie Lam, were removed from the first list but added to the second one. ABC News, 17 July 2026 And to remain competitive, a photographer needs to offer their clients a smooth experience from the first point of contact to the final payment. K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for from the first

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“From the first.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20the%20first. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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