begin by doing

begin by (doing something)

To start by taking a particular action. We will begin by stretching. I began by checking out all the library books I would need for my research. We will begin by discussing the issue of the stolen packages.

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begin by doing something

to start out by doing something first. We will begin by painting the house. She began by opening the door.

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