first taste
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He was wounded during the Battle of Brandywine Creek, his first taste of combat and a defeat that led to the British capture of Philadelphia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Nations League will be Pocognoli's first taste of international football as a head coach, with Scotland travelling to Slovenia on Saturday, 26 September before hosting Switzerland the following Tuesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
But, ultimately, he settled on Great Park — the training grounds home to the U.S. men’s national team during the 2026 World Cup — for his first taste of an off-campus preseason camp.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
I don’t think it’s entirely unfair to say that a large portion of the effusive response to “Obsession” has been from younger viewers getting their first taste of topical horror gore shocks.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
“I know middle school can be tough, but this is the beginning of such a fun time for you two. Your first taste of independence.”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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