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The phrase "I initially thought" is grammatically correct and is commonly used in written English
It is used to express the first or original thought or belief that the speaker had about something. This phrase can be used to indicate a change in thought or belief as well. Example: "I initially thought that the project would be easy to complete, but as I started working on it, I realized it was more challenging than I thought."
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My initial investment in my farm has till now crossed $1300 when I initially thought I would only invest $500.
"I initially thought it was a joke," he says.
"I initially thought that somebody reached over," Gaston said.
"I initially thought Oxford wouldn't look at me," she said.
"Like other ant biologists, I initially thought this was another species of Cephalotes," said Kaspari.
"I initially thought it was the president," recalled Representative Joseph Crowley, Democrat of Queens.
The usher, who I initially thought was pretty — Hi, dear! — is escorting us out.
"I initially thought this has to be a prank," he said.
"I initially thought he was one of the lecturers," she recalls.
I initially thought they were just stories but they're not; they're basically porn.
I initially thought this a fault but now see it as part of the film's honesty.
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