Example sentences of "[v-ing] [pron] [noun sg] for the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Oxford United will be announcing their new manager in the morning — we 'll be revealing his name for the first time , tonight on Central News . |
| 2 | ‘ Before the fight they were chanting my name for the first time and I could see the effect it had on Ruddock , his head was going down while my chest was swelling with pride . |
| 3 | 8/Face sketched in lightly , eyes are lowered as is the custom in San'a to be as demure as possible if not a little apprehensive and afraid at the prospect of meeting your husband for the first time on your wedding night . |
| 4 | Members of the housing committee of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities were told of a complaint by Tweeddale District Council over a request by a tenant , who was exercising his right-to-buy for the first time , that his fiancee be included as a joint purchaser . |
| 5 | Indeed , none of the candidates sitting their referral for the first time passed . |
| 6 | Sheldukher stared down at her suddenly , as if registering her presence for the first time . |
| 7 | The TV presenter looked across at the sergeant , as though registering his presence for the first time . |
| 8 | Dacourt looked at me under lowered brows as if recognising my existence for the first time . |
| 9 | I 'll never forget seeing your Grandfather for the first time , I could n't believe any human being could have a face like that . ’ |