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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The latest estimate showed that consumer spending — the lifeblood of the US economy — was tepid in the beginning of the year. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 June 2025 One of the biggest challenges in the beginning of projects such as these, though, is fear, Magua said. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025 It's often used in the beginning of a sentence as a way to address the listener. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 23 June 2025 Rovell, who plans to have one of about 250 booths set up at this year’s event, said even if Fanatics Fest is a money loser in the beginning, the brand-building potential is worth it for the multi-billion dollar company. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in the beginning

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“In the beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20beginning. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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