for a start
For one thing; as one rebutting factor among manyFor one thing; as one rebutting factor among many.
» It's time for a fresh start.
Es ist Zeit für einen Neuanfang. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 senses(not comparable)For one thing; as one rebutting factor among many.
He can't be staring at you. For a start, he's asleep.
Examples
103 sentencesIt's time for a fresh start.
deEs ist Zeit für einen Neuanfang. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
I'm waiting for Tom to start.
ruЯ жду, когда Том начнёт. — marafon
Tom waited for Mary to start.
Tom was waiting for Mary to start.
deTom wartete, daß Maria anfing. — Waldelfe
Tom was hoping for a fresh start.
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