Example sentences of "[noun] [verb] [adv prt] [prep] [pron] 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 | Warrington Town bid to bounce back after their first defeat in eight games in midweek when they take on Alfreton Town in the HFS First Division at Cantilever Park . |
| 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 | His pleasure was that England went on to their first home victory against the West Indies since 1969 . |
| 5 | His pleasure was that England went on to their first home victory against the West Indies since 1969 . |
| 6 | Olympic champions Linford Christie and Sally Gunnell will have their work cut out in their first individual races of the summer . |
| 7 | Nigel went off for his first term , and when he came back he was Oliver . |
| 8 | But the stunning curves owe more to Nineties video techniques as top girl group Bananarama bounce back with their first single as a duo . |
| 9 | Miles thought back to his first season as a hunter . |
| 10 | Jim went off for his first day at work in a mood of tender incredulity , still unable to stop smiling . |
| 11 | The pace the pattern was set seconds later , as Oxford roared back with their first attack . |
| 12 | Bruno 's promoter , Micky Duff , urging Lewis to cash in on his first defence with a summer clash at Wembley stadium , said : ‘ That kind of money puts Frank in a very solid position . |
| 13 | Here Lewis chipped in with his first contribution : ‘ What about shipping them all off on one of these circular tours you know , on the buses ? ’ |
| 14 | Ryan Giggs is doubtful with an ankle injury and Eric Cantona stands by for his first full game . |
| 15 | Chewing on a lump of gristle in an effort to render it small enough to pass through her swollen throat , Evelyn thought back over her first meeting with Biff Thacker . |
| 16 | The fanfare seized up on its first chord and then seemed to fall over itself , collapsing in a welter of notes . |
| 17 | One of the recommendations to come out of our first extended patrols was that the crews should be allowed air travel to return home for rest days . |
| 18 | Rachel looks back to her first batches of yogurt : Two gallons , then five gallons , then a churnful , sold to local shops . |