Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] the first [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Tyrone men have another important League fixture this afternoon — visitors Limavady inspired by the mercurial Des Curry are likely to provide the first searching test of Strabane 's ability to stay the course . |
| 2 | Ratification of the Maastricht deal is likely to prove the first real test of Mr Major 's new Government . |
| 3 | A new gamma-ray observatory satellite to be launched in 2001 seems likely to become the first joint space mission between European , Russian and US space agencies . |
| 4 | Would anyone be able to enjoy the first public performance of a pageant , devised and directed by Mr Malik , with the working title of Islamic Wimbledon ? |
| 5 | Harford , who moved to Chelsea last summer and has since scored 10 goals , is now backing United to become the first Premier League champions . |
| 6 | A major new library opened in 1973 and soon afterwards Nottingham was proud to open the first Medical School to be established in Britain this century . |