first thing
Example Sentences
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When you start googling about the emoluments clause, the first thing that keeps coming up is “What ever happened to the emoluments clause,” as though it was excised from the Constitution.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
If you’re on a monthly draw and you give to charity, that’s the first thing to fix.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
"It's not going to be popular, but the first thing Rangers should do in terms of recruitment is phone James Tavernier tomorrow," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The first thing he did after that was call his wife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The first thing I tried to cook was some beans.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
