Example sentences of "[adv] in [art] first [noun] [subord] " in BNC.

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1 They have done so in the first place because of the advantage of high space utilization on limited ground area ; an important asset to companies trying to make the best use of a high value industrial site with no room for extension .
2 Ken and Codron had got together professionally in the first place because of what he called their ‘ Grill and Cheese relationship ’ .
3 She wished she had not put the lamp on in the first place because she was sure he would be able to fathom out how she felt .
4 He would n't have got out in the first place if he had n't been , and when he calls up he sounds sharp .
5 Yeah but the boss had the Belmont as well in the first place because erm
6 Coton twice saved almost miraculously in the first half when both Pearson and Hirst were frustrated by the woodwork as Wednesday 's mixture of pace , strength and rapid teamwork overwhelmed the visitors .
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