begin with

Idioms  

1. see start with.

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begin with

There’s no reason for Mamdani’s supporters to be disappointed, because it was never a serious idea to begin with.

From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2026

The photographic technologies utilized begin with daguerreotypes and include stereoscopic prints, a cyanotype, gelatin silver prints, large-format chromogenic works and images created with digital manipulation, neatly demonstrating the show’s long time span.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

British Sugar said all employees at Cantley could be affected and that discussions would begin with Unite, the workers' recognised union, and other employee representatives.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

The company’s connection to Hollywood did not actually begin with their celebrity clients—but rather with an offer to appear on “Shark Tank,” which, interestingly, they turned down.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026

This was my first meeting with anyone associated with Walter’s prosecution, and I didn’t want to begin with an angry accusation.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson