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The phrase "At first I thought" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing an initial impression or belief that may have changed over time. Example: "At first I thought the project would be easy, but it turned out to be quite challenging."
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At first, I thought: Mom.
At first I thought, "Wow!
At first, I thought it was me.
"At first I thought they were kidding".
At first I thought I should wait.
At first, I thought this was expensive.
At first I thought OMG!
At first I thought, great!
"At first I thought, I'll be fine".
At first I thought I was alone.
At first, I thought they were minks.
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