Example sentences of "[adj] [verb] [adv] at the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | They are clearly determined not to be beguiled and are prepared to trade quickly at the first sign that sterling 's recent advantage is beginning to dissipate — although they are also finding that the money market is an ants ' nest where one man 's guess is as good as another . |
| 2 | The total investment need is there from the beginning but it is split into two phases and in our thinking it is only too easy to look only at the first phase because this almost returns the organisation to profitability , and to ignore the second phase which may be essential . |
| 3 | Many give up at the first hurdle before discovering the eventual and significant rewards . ’ |
| 4 | Over 60 turned up at the first two sessions at the town 's Southlands Centre . |
| 5 | But all the time they forage they are alert , ready to withdraw instantly at the first hint of danger . |