first edition

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The first edition of the "The Fast and the Furious", a street-racing thriller, helped launch a franchise that has grossed more than seven billion dollars worldwide, according to industry figures.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Concerns around the first edition, in 2022, ranged from world champion Max Verstappen complaining about the track surface to fans getting stuck in long bathroom lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

For instance, La Liga had no team in the first edition of the Conference League because Villarreal won a European competition and finished in seventh.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament with 48 teams and will be spread across three countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“I've got everything he ever wrote, including a first edition 1984.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell