first of May
Example Sentences
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Though not on an official government holiday, crowds have since gathered around the country on the first of May to celebrate the achievements and struggles of the working class.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
John: In the Bay Area, we go, for the most part, from the first of May to about the first of October, often with zero rain.
From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
“The first of May is a little too late for me,” he said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 20, 2021
It went from “eight or 10 people on the first of May, to like 60-plus by late or early July,” Galen said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2021
It’s traditional to wish on the first of May, but people stop by throughout the year.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
