Example sentences of "[noun] [modal v] [be] [verb] at first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Hobbes 's systematic conception of politics as dependent on ethics and then , via ethics , on physics , means that his natural philosophy must be looked at first and in most detail . |
| 2 | Internal movement within the worst-affected areas should be looked at first . |
| 3 | A warrant may be issued at first instance if the court is satisfied by evidence on oath that a summons is unlikely to secure the attendance of a reluctant witness ( MCA 1980 , s97(2) ) . |
| 4 | Having decided on groupings , a straightforward topic might be tried at first ; I suggest tangrams , or the building of solid models , as a suitable exercise . |
| 5 | The shape of this 30ft by 45ft design seemed to make it appear wider and not all features could be seen at first glance . |