come first

Example Sentences

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And Southwest Airlines was an answer on Jeopardy: “In 2026, this airline ended its longtime first come, first seated policy & is assigning 8C and 27A like all the other carriers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

It’s just because our experience should come first.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Here’s the cold, hard truth: It’s your life’s work and your sacrifices, so your needs must come first.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But that has to come first from an improving bottom line.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

I have said that the red rock is on a first come, first serve basis.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan