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He was twice cleared of the claims, firstly after an internal investigation conducted by a lawyer, then by another lawyer who dismissed the complainant's appeal.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

"I mean, firstly, we're very sympathetic towards Bangladeshi players, but we still massively believe that we should be here." veteran left-armer Watt told reporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

"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.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

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.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

These were the six things the dwarfs gathered: For firstly, the footsteps of a cat.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman