Example sentences of "[adj] for a first " in BNC.

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1 This is quite normal for a first treatment , Eileen reassured me , as toxins such as caffeine and E-numbers are eliminated .
2 Some forms of mobile invertebrates like , for example , Cleaner Shrimps , also regularly spawn in the home aquarium and could be ideal for a first attempt at home breeding .
3 She was wearing high-heeled shoes — which is very unusual for a First Spiritualist — and she was smirking at people as if she was at a cocktail party rather than morning service .
4 That 's very good for a first — you have a great feel for it ! ’
5 There is also a very fine wooden model of the Duomo , handy for a first look at the roof statuary before the visit .
6 Being in practice is also important for a first flight in a new and unfamiliar type of aircraft .
7 Although the charge carried a maximum penalty of one year 's imprisonment and a $100,000 fine , Barry 's sentence was widely considered to be harsh for a first offence .
8 Though not absolutely essential for a first draft version of a program , it is very important for later versions to be logically structured and easily readable so that they can be easily understood and modified by the author and others if required .
9 It is generally longer for a first baby and may take around 1620 hours .
10 She 's not young for a first baby , of course , but she 's getting plenty of good food , so should soon get built up . ’
11 Not bad for a first international race and the Liphook company director never even had to change a wheel .
12 It was not bad for a first try from a scratch team , ’ added Chris .
13 Korda told him he was ready for a first crack at Hollywood .
14 First , get a copy of your local quarter mill map ( preferably laminated ) and find a suitable road-route running for about 25 to 40 miles ( quite sufficient for a first attempt ) from somewhere close to your base airfield .
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