Example sentences of "[v-ing] the [noun sg] for [art] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | When using the machine for the first time , the manufacturers advise that the machine should be filled to capacity and then emptied , before re-filling and stripping . |
| 2 | Turakina behaved as if she was seeing the offworlder for the first time . |
| 3 | He had often imagined seeing the enemy for the first time , but it was strange how very commonplace and yet how exciting this baptism was . |
| 4 | It 's usual to hang ceiling paper parallel with the main window in the room , but if you 're tackling the job for the first time and the room is noticeably shorter in one dimension , you may find it easier to manage shorter lengths and hang it the other way . |
| 5 | This ‘ residual charge ’ can be a hazard if you are careless when opening the packaging for the first time . |
| 6 | Climbing the hill for the first time Whiggie Geo dropped back and Bradley decided to try to make the rest of the running . |
| 7 | Writing the cheque for the first term 's fees was wonderful therapy . |
| 8 | In addition to the hazard of wearing the equipment for the first time , each man would have to walk more than 800 yards through the disused roadways while wearing it . |
| 9 | Of course , if you are calling the Institute for the first time , or do not know who you need to speak to , then the switchboard staff will still be there to help you . |
| 10 | In addition she welcomed those attending the committee for the first time , Bet Aalen from Ireland , Watson Moyes from Scotland and Arton Medd from the North West . |
| 11 | THE East German army last night intervened in the crisis gripping the country for the first time , warning that ‘ chaos and anarchy ’ would not be tolerated and calling on troops to protect military installations against possible attacks by demonstrators . |
| 12 | THE East German army last night intervened in the crisis gripping the country for the first time , warning that ‘ chaos and anarchy ’ would not be tolerated and calling on troops to protect military bases against possible attacks by demonstrators . |
| 13 | The East German army last night intervened in the crisis gripping the country for the first time , warning that ‘ chaos and anarchy ’ would not be tolerated and calling on troops to protect military installations against possible attacks by demonstrators . |
| 14 | In fact this is a catalogue for the specialist who already has a knowledge of the subject , rather than someone approaching the art for the first time . |
| 15 | So the subjects had clearly realized this aspect of the dynamic solution between doing the experiment for the first time and for the second . |
| 16 | You-find that some of the hearties are doing the pilgrimage for the first time , and begin to limp quite early on ; , that some of the weeds have been on the pilgrimage once or even twice before — and finished . |
| 17 | ‘ Perhaps , ’ Kolchinsky said , entering the conversation for the first time . |
| 18 | You are entering the market for the first time when you write a letter about yourself to either agent , casting director , producer or director . |
| 19 | Asquith succeeded him as Prime Minister ; Lloyd George took his place , entering the Cabinet for the first time , as Chancellor of the Exchequer . |
| 20 | Mrs Tansley , who will attend the 7.30pm performance with her son , Tony , is looking forward to hearing the music for the first time . |
| 21 | The usher looked round irritatedly , as if hearing the bell for the first time , and gestured to the man to remove his hat . |
| 22 | The Randalstown club came ever so close to taking the title for the first time , and had they done so they arguably would have been the first second division club to win Ireland 's blue riband team championship . |
| 23 | Clydebank then completed a breathtaking comeback by taking the lead for the first time after 68 minutes . |
| 24 | The prevailing sense of disillusionment with the Democrats within Massachusetts meant that the Republicans had a realistic chance of winning the governorship for the first time since 1970 . |
| 25 | Having beaten both West Coast and Su Ragazzi this season , Jets are well capable of winning the cup for the first time , especially as they possess two of the most talented players in Scotland in Geoff Marshall and captain John Gaughan . |
| 26 | But a move to Ferrari in 1989 will bring renewed hope of Mansell lifting the title for the first time . |
| 27 | After making the running for the first circuit , he let Royal Cedar take a breather going down the back for the last time , with Seagram and Durham Edition leading him down the hill . |
| 28 | Everyone , I am sure , will have been delighted to see Sandy Lyle making the cut for the first time since he won in 1988 . |
| 29 | Ricky Willison is another ex-Walker Cup player playing the Tour for the first time this year . |
| 30 | At present , patients are prevented from receiving the benefit for the first six months of a terminal illness . |