Example sentences of "not for the first time [det] " in BNC.
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1 | Not for the first time that morning Erika felt slightly uncomfortable . |
2 | Joan sounded perplexed — not for the first time that evening . |
3 | Not for the first time that day , the Doctor was to be proved wrong . |
4 | Not for the first time this season MrTyson needed a police escort as protesting losers surrounded him at the end . |
5 | Not for the first time this season their defence had been found wanting and Oldham exploited the weaknesses to the full , owing a special debt to the inspiration and tireless running of Henry and Milligan . |
6 | Not for the first time this season Tyson needed a police escort at the end as he was surrounded by protesting players . |
7 | That let off seemed to breathe relief back into the home side , and not for the first time this season the imposing physical presence of youngster Ferguson proved crucial with a deft header which set up Cleland for a fine angled finish from 15 yards for the leveller . |
8 | Not for the first time this season , he was lucky to last 90 minutes . |
9 | Not for the first time this year , Seles had been let off with a mere slap on the wrist . |