first night
Example Sentences
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But it was clear from that first night on that many men chose to have a contraband phone, accepting the risk in large part to keep in touch with their families.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Inside the Villaviciosa de Odon gymnasium, volunteers tried to keep children occupied with games and colouring activities, while others distributed meals after the evacuees had spent their first night sleeping on cots.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Wilber could barely keep his eyes closed that first night in Adelanto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Jeffrey Donaldson has spent his first night behind bars in Maghaberry Prison.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
On my first night back, I wrote in my journal: I have so many hills I can’t imagine how I’m going to pay them.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
