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Initially ɪˈnɪʃəli Adverb System Worked People Infected Thought

Word3 initially
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ /ɪˈnɪʃəli/
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  • initially, the system worked well.
  • more people had been infected than was initially thought.
  • he was initially reluctant to join the project.
  • the scientific work will be conducted, at least initially, at our laboratories.
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initially

(adverb)/ɪˈnɪʃəli/ /ɪˈnɪʃəli/
  1. at the beginning
    • Initially, the system worked well.
    • More people had been infected than was initially thought.
    • He was initially reluctant to join the project.
    • The scientific work will be conducted, at least initially, at our laboratories.

    Extra Examples

    • The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300.
    • Students were initially sceptical about the idea.
    • My contract is initially for three years.
    • The ban was initially opposed by the US.
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