first thing

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But assuming that some reading this will want to know how it follows, differs from or compares to the original — which was certainly the first thing on my mind — let us count the ways.

From Los Angeles Times

First thing on the plane: Rascoff switches the clocks on his phone and computer to the time at his destination.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The first thing I did, I called my aunt and said, ‘We are going to see each other again,’” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Anyone who tells me they’re about to get married, the first thing I say is, ‘Don’t spend any money yet,’” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I just look back and think like, how crazy that my first thing was with these legends of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times