at first resist

Frequency: 6.27.3 per million words

To oppose something in the beginning.

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Examples (10)

  • He did at first resist the idea of moving to a new city.
  • Although she at first resisted the medical treatment, she eventually agreed to it.
  • The company at first resisted the union's demands for higher wages.
  • Most people at first resist major changes in their daily routine.
  • The child at first resisted eating his vegetables but soon found he liked them.
  • They at first resisted the urge to laugh during the serious meeting.
  • The local community at first resisted the development of the new highway.
  • I at first resisted buying a smartphone, thinking I didn't need one.
  • The government at first resisted international pressure to change its policies.
  • Even though he at first resisted the suggestion, he realized it was the best option.