first place
Example Sentences
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"If healing later in life is about rediscovering our most important connections, then perhaps the real task is to ensure that they are never lost in the first place."
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
“If app stores didn’t allow these dangerous apps to be uploaded in the first place it would have a huge effect,” she added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Pratt took in about 26% of the vote, falling short of qualifying for the runoff behind Raman, who won 29%, and Bass, who secured the first place spot with 34%.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
True, but then why does he publicly issue these threats in the first place?
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“Antibacterial soap growing the lowest number of bacterial colonies, compared to regular soap, hand sanitizer, and a plain-water rinse? It took first place in third grade.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
