Example sentences of "[n mass] [noun sg] for the first [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | British Steel , which yesterday broke through the 100p barrier for the first time in almost two years , lost 3p today to 100p as investors became jittery that its recovery potential might not be as great as originally anticipated . |
| 2 | A unit should be up and running in three to six months with sales of $1m forecast for the first year . |
| 3 | Figures released by the State Statistics Committee for the first quarter of 1992 showed that Russian national income fell by 14 per cent as compared with the same period in 1991 , it was reported on April 23 . |
| 4 | The target sales figure for the first year is 1,000 units though Mr McPherson reckons that this could be the tip of the iceberg . |
| 5 | Whereas Provincial can unflinchingly take what will be a brief reversal in its planned , steady reduction of the expense ratio this year as it assimilates the Prudential 's commercial business and the long-term benefits of having a direct sales force for the first time , 190,000 policies to add to its existing 800,000 , and with them premium income of £70m . |
| 6 | 2 A 2% discount for the first year that 's 5.99% , typical APR 8.2% |
| 7 | The rise sends maximum four-star prices over the 250p mark for the first time . |
| 8 | He pays £50 cash for the first month 's rent . |