begin by

Frequency: 7.312.4 per million words

Used to describe the first action taken in a series.

beginbegin + PREPOSITION

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by

Examples (10)

  • Let's begin by writing down a few ideas.
  • She began her speech by thanking everyone for coming.
  • To solve this complex problem, we should begin by breaking it down into smaller parts.
  • He always begins his day by meditating for ten minutes.
  • The chef will begin the cooking demonstration by explaining the ingredients.
  • When learning a new language, it's best to begin by mastering the basic sounds.
  • The investigation began by interviewing all the witnesses present at the scene.
  • I'd like to begin by apologizing for the delay.
  • Any good research project begins by asking a clear and focused question.
  • Let's begin the meeting by reviewing the minutes from last week.