first appearance

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On Saturday, the New York Knicks found out who they would face in their first appearance on this stage in the 21st century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Boulter, who was targeting a first appearance in round three at Roland Garros, came out on top of an untidy opening set which included seven breaks of serve.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Baloucoune, making his first appearance since the Six Nations, almost got in as he chased his own kick.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The show includes the first appearance of the Twins, cousins of the late Jabba the Hutt who are interested in what remains of his criminal enterprise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The distinction between a first appearance on stage and subsequent appearances can also be marked by the use of names or indefinite nouns on the one hand and pronouns on the other.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker