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first

[furst] / fɜrst /




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“Markets are now pricing in slightly more than two rate cuts from the Fed in 2026, with the first expected in the June-July period,” the team adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the weight of the world on his shoulders, the Portuguese striker scored a first ever career hat-trick and heaved a chunk of momentum back behind Rangers in the title charge.

From BBC

"What we now need to do is stop the harm happening in the first place. This is really relevant when a child dies, but we need to stop them dying in the first place."

From BBC

"I think this is for India. We played the same brand of cricket that we wanted to play. Batting first was the better option on this wicket."

From Barron's

But Canada restored their lead almost immediately after superstar Sidney Crosby fed Devon Toews, and Mark Stone made it 3-1 at the end of the first period.

From Barron's