Example sentences of "[noun prp] [verb] [pers pn] [be] the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Soviet strikes point to crisis of morale that threatens future of perestroika Broadcasts of parliament get more viewers than Agatha Christie films It is the first November 7 since the revolution that coal miners have been on strike . |
| 2 | Dennis said it 's the first holiday he 's |
| 3 | It is also said to be the largest UK supplier of Unix and open systems training , and ICL says it is the first company to receive accreditation from Unix International Inc for its portfolio of Unix courses . |
| 4 | Iberia reckons it is the first European carrier to offer flights from America to third countries . |
| 5 | Duncan realized it was the first time Myeloski had mentioned Oldenburg 's Russian origins . |
| 6 | NatWest believe it is the first bank in the world to offer this kind of computerised advisory service to business customers . |
| 7 | Mr Vaz said it was the first initiative of its kind for 16 years . |
| 8 | Mr Vaz said it was the first initiative of its kind for 16 years . |
| 9 | Announcing the award of £162,150 , Mr Justice Otton said it was the first time such an action had been brought . |
| 10 | Ron Beddis admits it 's the first frog he 's had to deal with . |
| 11 | Police in Northumbria believe it is the first such attack on a house . |