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at the beginning of sth

idiom
Meaning

The first part of something, or the time when something starts.


Examples
SIMPLE

I like the music at the beginning of the movie.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher explains the main rules at the beginning of every class.

COMPLEX

At the beginning of his long career, he never imagined he would eventually lead such a large and successful organization.

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