Example sentences of "[prep] [pron] [noun sg] at [art] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | EXPLORER Sir Ranulph Fiennes and companion Dr Michael Stroud were almost halfway to the South Pole yesterday in their attempt at the first unaided crossing of Antarctica . |
| 2 | The high society platinum beauty brought up in a secluded hot-house may look a million dollars on the show stand , but is all too liable to fall flat on her face at the first pinprick of adversity and does not stand a chance unless she is cocooned in protective sprays . |
| 3 | He had curled up on to his bed at the first opportunity and fallen fast asleep . |
| 4 | Check one of these out for your rack at the first opportunity . |
| 5 | Two small bottles of pills stood by his plate at the first evening meal , and naturally excited the professional interest of his uncle . |