Sentence examples for at first, since from inspiring English sources

Their conversation was limited at first, since he spoke Polish and Hebrew and she spoke Russian.

Brennan demurred at first, since the question was about an "operation".

American technology giants are likely to be the most affected at first, since players like Apple, Facebook and Netflix still dominate much of the online world for Europeans.

The title Non/Fiction is strange at first, since the packed House of Artists was heaving with novels, but the intention is to emphasize seriousness over banal entertainment.

Though hesitant at first, since polls show a majority of the French favor equal rights for same-sex couples, the center-right Union for a Popular Movement has embraced the demonstrations opposing the bill.

Dr. Taber said it made sense for some school districts to focus on soda at first, since it accounts for about two thirds of the calories teenagers get from sugary drinks.

It is impossible, however, to ignore the long shadow of Picasso over Bearden's oeuvre, a source that may seem surprising at first, since Picasso was the ultimate modernist — hence, a paragon of white, European culture.

I'm sure you felt the same way, even though, as I said when you sat down, I didn't recognize you at first since I hadn't seen you since you were a little girl.

Knoblauch, who has been plagued by elbow, wrist and forearm injuries, has not started at second since July 24 because of what he first called a small tear.

The rookie Ty Wigginton or the veteran John Valentin have started every game at third since Alfonzo was injured, robbing the bench of another hitter.

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly unsuccessfully argued that pinch-runner Gregor Blanco should have been out at third since he made physical contact with third base coach Roberto Kelly, who flashed a stop sign.