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She cut her teeth first in politics then working for the likes of Google, which early on ran sophisticated public-relations operations to build support for its disruptive business model.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
At first, the researchers experimented with ways to chemically transform PVC molecules into different materials.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
But away from the party’s power center, the first flashes of something exciting and new have begun to appear.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
Dan Ndoye: A wonderful finish past Alisson in the first half for what was his first Premier League goal in 377 days.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“When he first saw you,” I say knowingly, “he didn’t like you.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Court documents show Rinderknecht tried to call 911 seconds after cameras firsts spotted the flames.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
El Tri is now 4-0 in World Cup matches and has yet to concede a goal, both firsts for the Mexican national team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"This is a lot of firsts stacked on top of each other," said Shawn Domagal-Goldman, the director of NASA's astrophysics division, during a recent call with reporters.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Ukraine has notched several firsts in drone warfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Going into the American Classic in May, I’d already posted two all-around firsts in earlier meets, and one all-around third.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
