first thing
Example Sentences
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The first thing she noticed was busier streets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But when I walked toward the house, the first thing I noticed was the woman waiting outside.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Waters said, while there was "no single reason why Labour collapsed... confronting the extent and the depth of the defeat is the first thing".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
According to one choreographer to the stars, the best move is "often the first thing that comes out".
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The first thing Irian did was make her way to the library, her face set with concentration.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
