Example sentences of "[to-vb] [adj] [noun] for the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Afterwards to wear clerical clothes for the first time , and instantly to be expected to be a confidant or soul 's friend , was to many ordinands the more heartfelt turning-point . |
| 2 | With an unbroken horse you might try reining back in hand , while a mature horse might be asked to try half- pass for the first time . |
| 3 | The context of the partisan struggle was altered as a result of the Glorious Revolution of 1688 , which modified the relationship between the Crown and Parliament , created new issues for the government as England became involved in major European warfare , and transformed the relationship of the two parties towards the Court as the Whigs came to hold political power for the first time and the Tories discovered what it was like to be in opposition . |
| 4 | In April 1991 , certain part-time workers started to pay full PRSI for the first time . |
| 5 | It summarises their advice to centres planning to offer general SVQs for the first time . |
| 6 | After Arsenal had demolished Coventry City 3-0 at Highbury to take top place for the first time since they won the Championship in May 1991 , Graham said : ‘ It is no good looking back . |
| 7 | But the National Communications Union believes BT will be forced to introduce compulsory redundancies for the first time this year because it will be unable to find enough volunteers . |