firstly

Example Sentences

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"When I was a kid, my dad was always telling me and my little brothers that we had to be strong, firstly to protect yourself, your family, and your friends," says Ibragim.

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John Clark: Four-cap Scotland international spent more than four decades at Celtic, firstly as a player where he was part of the 'Lisbon Lions' side that won the European Cup.

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He will return to the store in a paid role next year but is firstly working a few hours a week at his local Asda.

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His career has been blighted by injuries and the Perth Test was the end of a 15-month absence from Test cricket, firstly because of an elbow injury, then the knee problem.

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Kansas City have a great defence, the reasons for failure are clear and were wonderfully encapsulated during Sunday's defeat to Houston - firstly the already dodgy offensive line had three starters missing.

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