Example sentences of "[conj] for the first [noun sg] in " in BNC.
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| 31 | This was held on 16 February 1936 and for the first time in the history of the Second Republic involved an evenly matched contest between large , cohesive left- and right-wing alliances ; the Radical Party virtually disappeared as a significant force , leaving the political centre effectively unrepresented . |
| 32 | He made no announcement until 19 October , and perhaps did not even close his own mind until no more than a week earlier , but on 3 October , the same day that the Italian attack was eventually launched , he went to Bournemouth and for the first time in seven years addressed the Conservative Party Conference . |
| 33 | Katherine stood up quickly and crossed to the drinks cabinet , her fingers tracing the metal discs on the cut-glass decanters … and for the first time in many months thought about Dermot Corcoran , her late husband . |
| 34 | But one day , as he sat by a mountain stream , he actually looked at a flower , and for the first time in ten years he realized how beautiful something living could be . |
| 35 | Her head rocked , and for the first time in her life , she quite literally saw stars . |
| 36 | At the end of all this I had lost about two stones and for the first time in my life , felt very nervy . |
| 37 | She was conscious of his deeply sensual masculinity , and for the first time in her life recognised the electrically charged power of a virile male . |
| 38 | Behind the sunglasses her eyes closed and she slept — and for the first time in ages slept dreamlessly . |
| 39 | And for the first time in five years , the average cost of building a house dropped from the year before — from £25,338 in 1991/92 , to £24,537 in 1992/ 93 . |
| 40 | Labour had gained over 130 seats , and for the first time in history it was the strongest party in the state . |
| 41 | The work was not taxing and for the first time in his life he had flexible free hours . |
| 42 | And for the first time in my life I found myself appreciating the statuesque Gallic appearance of my hooter . |
| 43 | But this was a great feeling of what we had been used to over the years in watching American movies and , with our tongue in cheek and a bit of a giggle , seeing the adventures of the cavalry arriving , And for the first time in our years of combat I had a glow , a rosy glow , inside me and I knew and was certain for the very first time now we could not be beaten . |
| 44 | One that I look a lot more like the Prime Minister wearing my reading glasses than the Prime Minister actually looks like the Prime Minister and two , the hidden benefits of wearing your reading glasses , group , here , is that I ca n't see a thing over there and for the first time in ten years I 'm gon na enjoy delivering a speech . |
| 45 | Her first impression of the man she knew with a sinking feeling could only be Niall Grant was of strong , sun-tanned features which held her gaze as the blue eyes looked coolly into hers , and for the first time in her life her height , which at five feet eight inches had given her an advantage over a lot of men , suddenly seemed diminished . |
| 46 | And for the first time in four and a half centuries … the new head boy is a GIRL ! |
| 47 | The equaliser brought more boost to Town , than United and for the first time in the game , the Oxford goal was under pressure . |
| 48 | and for the first time in a long time … manager Smith can name an unchanged team … keep a winning side … |
| 49 | ‘ I have been in the game as player , coach and manager for 30 years and for the first time in the last three months I can feel the adrenalin starting to flow again , ’ said Totten . |
| 50 | But for the first time in his eight months in office , Mr Kaifu now has a chance of pulling off a coup big enough to ensure his survival as prime minister . |
| 51 | The offices are frequently used for functions , but for the first time in three months there were no special events on Friday . |
| 52 | But for the first time in their life together she rose , slipped on a dressing gown , and went down to join him . |
| 53 | But for the first time in decades the opposition parties are trying at least to look like a credible alternative government . |
| 54 | As the head snuggled into her and the thin arm came round her waist , Aggie drew in a long tight breath ; then when her own arm automatically went around the child , she closed her eyes tightly , because for the first time in her life she was feeling flesh close to her own . |
| 55 | He was deliberately adapting his dramatic experience for use in poetic composition , since for the first time in his " pure " poetry he was addressing an audience . |
| 56 | Both were the direct results of the application of steam to transport , since for the first time in history this made possible regular and safe journeys for large numbers of people and luggage over any kind of terrain and water . |
| 57 | Occasionally she could see a gleam in Rachel 's eye , as though she might suddenly ask him if his intentions were honourable , but for the first time in her life she learned to be grateful for her mother 's good manners . |
| 58 | Paula and Louise were looking lovely too — Paula in a little white top with a boat shaped neck and a bright turquoise circular skirt , Louise in a figure hugging number which left none of her curves to the imagination — but for the first time in her life Sally felt she could compete with them on equal terms . |
| 59 | At least the accountants were happy , as for the first time in England match receipts passed the £l million mark . |