first place
Example Sentences
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Space-related stocks are the first place to look for SpaceX-related movements.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The company made headlines this week for plucking downed pilots out of peril, but its larger goal is to keep servicemembers out of harm’s way in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Aid returning to Ituri with Ebola-specific funding would be more effective if public health aid simply hadn’t left in the first place.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Bass, who is running for a second four-year term, was in first place on election night and has held on to her perch since then.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
“Whoever wins first place in the talent show will probably win the Excelsior Award, too,” I say.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
