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6 Dec 2022
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Do you think I need to add 'At'?
First I thought it was such a trailblazing idea, but later I realized it was nothing new at all.
At first I thought it was such a trailblazing idea, but later I realized it was nothing new at all.
Do you think I need to add 'At'?
First I thought it was such a trailblazing idea, but later I realized it was nothing new at all.
At first I thought it was such a trailblazing idea, but later I realized it was nothing new at all.
First I thought it was such a trailblazing idea, but later I realized it was nothing new at all.
At first I thought it was such a trailblazing idea, but later I realized it was nothing new at all.
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You don't have to. Either would be fine if used while talking, since you hardly notice the "at" anyways, but if you're writing, then the second one, with "at" would be a more natural choice.
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Yes, I believe "at" is needed.
It sounds strange without "at".
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