be first
Example Sentences
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Reece James will be first choice right-back, but has had hamstring troubles again recently, while Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly can occupy the left while offering versatility.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
College coaches told me that summer they couldn’t wait to be first in line to recruit him.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
It’s meant to be first in a new category of emotionally intelligent robots, trained to respond appropriately to our tone of voice, body language and overall vibe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
On the ground, "my priority would be, first of all, concealment, because I don't want to be captured," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
He always had to be first at everything.
From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon
