Example sentences of "[verb] [noun prp] [verb] the first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I asked Alan to fish the first drift , in order to settle down , and towards the end he suggested that I put up the dap . |
| 2 | ‘ We 'll play a waiting game , and let Michael make the first move , ’ I said . |
| 3 | Did n't he mess up the header/flick on that allowed Sheron to score the first goal ? |
| 4 | I watched Pa mark the first blade with yellow chalk , pull down his welder 's mask , then winch up the grinding wheel till it just pinged against the right-hand end of the blades , throwing a couple of sparks . |
| 5 | Erm the next matter is the re-election of the retiring directors and a separate resolution is required for each one er I 've asked Mr to propose the first resolution . |
| 6 | It was the geomantic sign and the powerful bull guild which persuaded Bladud to found the first university in the world at Stamford , and its influence made the town prosperous and important in the Middle Ages . |
| 7 | Garry Nelson got the first goal for Charlton a real scramble , after Steve White had accidentally headed against his own post . |
| 8 | Erm , can you get Jeff to do the first soldering for you ? |