Example sentences of "[prep] be [prep] the first [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The company plans to concentrate on Britain , Germany and Belgium — the areas expected to be among the first to benefit from a turnaround in the property sector , especially in industrial and office buildings . |
| 2 | We 're going live to Gloucester , where Kim Barnes is with a group of women who hope to be among the first to benefit from today 's vote . |
| 3 | North Yorkshire chief executive Ron Leyland said they were glad to be among the first considered but felt the present system worked well . |
| 4 | We will keep you informed of developments , but if you wish to be among the first to know you should sign on to our mailing list if you have not done so already . |
| 5 | ‘ The high school I was at was among the first to have a tiny in-school radio station , news , views , interviews and a touch of music , and consequently we 'd attracted quite a bit of somewhat condescending attention from real stations around town . |
| 6 | Both the Borough and Health Authority have supported the work of ACET in Ealing by being among the first to provide financial support . |