Example sentences of "[noun] [vb mod] [vb infin] at [art] first " in BNC.
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1 | Likewise , the reactive home medic may panic at the first sign of trouble , fail to diagnose the true cause of the problem and , in adding a so-called ‘ remedy ’ , do more harm than good . |
2 | Otherwise the gatekeeper role may filter out awareness of the supplier , and so his promotional effort will fail at the first hurdle ! |
3 | You can indicate a specific start point for the list by supplying a Start issue id ; if not , the list will start at the first Issue alphabetically which is associated with the specified Client . |
4 | The Law Lords should review at the first opportunity the natural injustice of injunctions which can silence all the media at a stroke . |
5 | The doctor in the Accident and Emergency Department told them that Sally had been very lucky ; sniffing aerosols can kill at the first attempt , and some people 's hearts are affected . |