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 building dates back to the 18th century and was used as the Town Hall of Limassol in the beginning of the 19 th century.
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
There’s a great scene in the beginning, where my character is in there to find the husband, who’s not there.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
Hinrichs admitted that difficult weather hurt business in the beginning of the year, and CSX is still feeling the effects of hurricane Helene.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Their four non-conference games are stacked up in the beginning of the season: at Ohio State and at home against San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
There’s a great scene in the beginning, where my character is in there to find the husband, who’s not there.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2025
Hinrichs admitted that difficult weather hurt business in the beginning of the year, and CSX is still feeling the effects of hurricane Helene.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Their four non-conference games are stacked up in the beginning of the season: at Ohio State and at home against San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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“In the beginning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20beginning. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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