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to begin with
01
used to introduce the primary or most significant point in a discussion or argument
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Examples
Well, to begin with, I missed my train.
To begin with, we need to assess whether we have enough funding for the project.
02
used to indicate the first stage of an event, situation, or process
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To begin with, he was unsure about moving to a new city, but he eventually grew excited about the change.
She struggled to understand the complex concepts to begin with, but after some practice, she mastered them.
