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to start with

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Definition of to start with

as in originally

in the beginning We didn't have many resources to start with, but we're now seeing steady increases in revenue.

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Recent Examples of to start with Building owners can enable smaller companies to start with mini suites and transition into larger units. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Both options are safe for beginners, but bodyweight exercises are often easier to start with and modify. — Jakob Roze, Health, 1 July 2026 Some dogs with severe dog anxiety may need to start with low-pressure options like scatter feeding before moving to more stimulating activities like a structured sniffari or formal scent work. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 The film, which was expected to start with closer to $50 million domestically, stands to lose anywhere between $100 million and $120 million in its theatrical run, Variety reported. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to start with

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