Sentence examples for at first, then from inspiring English sources

We drank, tentatively at first, then deeply.

We did, tentatively at first, then greedily.

It was difficult at first, then transformative.

It was innocuous at first, then searing.

Intermittently, at first; then a steady patter.

One or two at first, then dozens.

It's hypnotic at first, then dull.

I was pleased at first, then worried.

They murmured it, softly at first, then louder.

It was unsettling at first, then silly, then annoying.

She had not recognized him at first, & then, he became edgy when she fussed over him.