Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] [adv] for [pos pn] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ten points in five crucial second-half minutes changed the complexion , Rod McCall driving over for his first international try , Roebuck converting then adding a penalty . |
| 2 | CENSORS have sliced 30 F-words from the movie Die Hard for its first screening on British television . |
| 3 | ITALY , weakened by injuries and suspension , could face a torrid time in tonight 's World Cup qualifier against a Portuguese side fired up for their first home match in the series . |
| 4 | The exhibition was called ‘ Take Five Plus ’ an original name developed three years ' ago when five designers clubbed together for their first exhibition . |
| 5 | Nigel went off for his first term , and when he came back he was Oliver . |
| 6 | There was little debate about the penalty , which Saunders converted comfortably for his first goal in nine matches . |
| 7 | Mr Lamont said that the national lottery 's success would be kept under review , with the 12 per cent tax rate maintained only for its first year . |
| 8 | Jim went off for his first day at work in a mood of tender incredulity , still unable to stop smiling . |
| 9 | Ryan Giggs is doubtful with an ankle injury and Eric Cantona stands by for his first full game . |
| 10 | Chaffinches reared normally for their first 90 days but then deafened sing the customary crude song ( Figure 3.10c ) at the beginning of their first spring , but they do not improve . |
| 11 | On Later Nick Cave and Shane MacGowan join together for their first televised rendering of their single ‘ What A Wonderful World ’ , Denim play ‘ Middle Of The Road ’ and ‘ The Osmonds ’ , while John Prine and En Vogue complete a varied bill . |