Example sentences of "[vb infin] [to-vb] [pron] [prep] the first " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | I realized I would need to convince them at the first opportunity that I was primarily a practical policeman and not an academic ; and I also noted that while the college was keen to list the academic qualifications of those on the course , the participants quickly justified Lewis 's assertions by playing them down to emphasize their history of praxis and practical mastery . |
| 2 | I 'd like to see them in the first division . |
| 3 | Why bother to do it in the first place ? |
| 4 | ‘ In that case , ’ retorted Geoffrey , ‘ why did he agree to see him in the first place ? ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Why did you agree to meet her in the first place ? ’ |