Example sentences of "[noun pl] [verb] [adv prt] the first [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 His spectacular saves kept out the first division leaders , Manchester United , in a thrilling Rumbelow 's Cup semi-final at a packed Ayresome Park .
2 Such conditions are all too rare today ( works bought for public institutions like the Tate disappear from view for decades together ) , and it must have been a factor in the decision of some artists to give in the first place .
3 Seven races made up the first championship and the first was run at Silverstone on Saturday , 13 May 1950 .
4 Seven races made up the first championship and that number has fluctuated over the years .
5 Six candles went out the first time , the remaining three the second time .
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