How to use "initially" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "initially" in popular movie and book plots

  • The "Rama" of the title is an alien starship, initially mistaken for an asteroid categorised as "31/439".  - Rendezvous with Rama
  • Kaworu, who initially befriends Shinji, is revealed to be the final Angel.  - Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • Though initially appalled by the "antifeminist" pageant, she comes to appreciate Victor's methods.  - Miss Congeniality (film)
  • The legendary Robin Hood, initially under the name of Locksley, is also a character in the story, as are his "merry men".  - Ivanhoe
  • In the ensuing leadership race, Urquhart initially feigns unwillingness to stand before announcing his candidacy.  - House of Cards (UK TV series)
  • Although initially shaken by their act,D.  - Heathers
  • She initially reacts with distress, but ultimately decides to stay with him.  - Glen or Glenda
  • Each Gundam is sent from a different colony, and the pilots are initially unaware of each other's existence.  - Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
  • Emiko and Ogata go to Serizawa to convince him to use the Oxygen Destroyer but he initially refuses.  - Godzilla (1954 film)
  • The boarders, who initially seemed interested in Grete, grow bored with her performance, but Gregor is transfixed by it.  - The Metamorphosis
  • He is then confronted by a group of knights who initially mistake him for a deadite, but they are quickly distracted when a real one shows up.  - Evil Dead II
  • Despite being initially convinced, Roper refuses after learning the fate of Williams.  - Enter the Dragon
  • Arundell refused De Vere's offer, and he and Howard initially sought asylum with Mendoza.  - Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford
  • She initially rebukes his claims, but is convinced that he is right when he is able to describe a recurring dream of hers in detail.  - Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film)
  • Deckard initially refuses, but after Bryant ambiguously threatens him, he reluctantly agrees.  - Blade Runner
  • In the town of Oran, thousands of rats, initially unnoticed by the populace, begin to die in the streets.  - The Plague

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