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to start with
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för det första
used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered
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för det första
used to indicate the beginning stage of a situation, event, etc.
Exempel
He preferred to start with a clean page when drafting his notes.
To start with, I didn't have enough money to make the trip possible.
To start with, she didn't want to go to the event, but she enjoyed herself after arriving.
He wasn’t very confident to start with, but his skills improved over time.
When you meet someone for the first time, it's common to start with some small talk to get to know each other.