to begin with
phrase
: as the first thing to be considered
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Honeywell Aerospace is expected to begin with approximately $16 billion of debt, largely connected with a cash distribution back to Honeywell.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Jim Osman,
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29 June 2026
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“To begin with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20begin%20with. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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