be first

Example Sentences

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Sole would be first as leader and then the rest would fall in behind in numerical order.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It’s meant to be first in a new category of emotionally intelligent robots, trained to respond appropriately to our tone of voice and body language.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“In 10 years, everybody’s going to do this. California should just be first, because we’re the technology hub of the world,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"We like America to be first, and that seems to be the glue that holds everybody together," he says.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

They seemed afraid they’d stop being boys altogether if they couldn’t be first at everything.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen