at the onset

Frequency: 7.916.2 per million words

Indicates the exact point in time when something begins.

onsetPREPOSITION + NOUN

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at the

Examples (10)

  • At the onset of the war, many feared the worst.
  • She felt a slight fever at the onset of her illness.
  • At the onset of winter, the days become noticeably shorter.
  • The project faced several challenges at the onset.
  • It's crucial to address problems at the onset to prevent escalation.
  • At the onset of the meeting, the agenda was distributed to all participants.
  • They noticed a change in the market trend at the onset of the new year.
  • The symptoms were mild at the onset, but gradually worsened.
  • At the onset of his career, he worked tirelessly to gain experience.
  • Always plan carefully at the onset of any new venture.