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Initially ɪˈnɪʃəli Adverb Bre System Worked Death Toll

Word initially
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ɪˈnɪʃəli / NAmE / ɪˈnɪʃəli /
Example
  • initially, the system worked well.
  • the death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300.
  • my contract is initially for three years.
  • the ban was initially opposed by the us.
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initially

(adverb)BrE / ɪˈnɪʃəli / NAmE / ɪˈnɪʃəli /
  1. at the beginning
    • Initially, the system worked well.
    • The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300.
    • My contract is initially for three years.
    • The ban was initially opposed by the US.
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