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Example Sentences

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Before Perth he had not played a Test for 15 months, firstly because of an elbow problem, then the surgery on his left knee.

From BBC

The rolling-recovery thesis reinforcing his constructive approach on stocks is firstly based on Morgan Stanley’s observations that EPS revisions breadth rose again last week.

From MarketWatch

Two things stood out in this fixture: firstly, Aston Villa have been transformed under Unai Emery, and secondly, Newcastle United are not ready for the Champions League even if they do achieve a top-four place.

From BBC

Gary O'Neil has been their manager since, firstly on an interim basis before getting the job permanently in November.

From BBC

“I would firstly like to thank the University of Washington for bringing me in and allowing me to play for my hometown school and put on for Seattle,” Linhardt said.

From Seattle Times