lay the first stone
Example Sentences
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"This is the government and legislature that have the ambition to lay the first stone and start building this blessed project," said Matteo Salvini, the infrastructure minister and head of the League coalition party.
From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2022
To lay the first stone of additional buildings, on part of the 80 acres belonging to the Asylum, the presence of the Prince of Wales was asked, and was very cordially given.
From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward
Thus late in life did Defoe lay the first stone of his literary reputation.
From Daniel Defoe by Minto, William
It was understood that Lady Lechester was to lay the first stone of this grand mansion when they returned from the wedding trip.
From World's End A Story in Three Books by Jefferies, Richard
For myself, I sincerely trust that the good work of which we are now assembled to lay the first stone may, under God's blessing, prosper and accomplish its purpose.
From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward
