Example sentences of "be [verb] [prep] [noun pl] [prep] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Because only a small handful of events can ever be experienced by individuals at first hand , we inevitably rely on the mass media to inform us about events beyond our immediate grasp . |
| 2 | Cells were detached from flasks by first washing three times with Ca 2 + - and Mg 2 + -free phosphate buffered saline and then incubating for three minutes at 37°C with the same phosphate buffered saline to which 0.02% ( w/v ) EDTA had been added . |
| 3 | Locomotives were used for goods , and passenger trains were pulled by horses at first ( on the same tracks ) . |
| 4 | This is worn by contenders for first prize in waiting at bus stops . ’ |
| 5 | The money is invested in deposits with first class banks and the investor receives a wholesale rate of interest on the currency selected . |