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1. beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition
2. first match (in a series)
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1. beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition
2. first match (in a series)
1. If the initial battles; When the initial battles
1. Initial battle; Opening stages
1. If/when the initial phase; In the event of an initial battle
1. It's not the initial battle.; It's not the beginning stage.
1. It wasn't the initial battle.; It wasn't the opening phase.
1. It is not an initial battle.; It is not a preliminary skirmish.
1. Probably an initial battle.; Likely the opening phase.
1. Wasn't the initial battle.; Wasn't the opening phase.
1. Was an initial battle.; Was a preliminary conflict.