Example sentences of "[be] see the first " in BNC.

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1 They 're clearing the way for the new 600 series and we 're seeing the first evidence of the Japanese working practises .
2 During the eighteenth century diplomats were less irregularly paid than had hitherto been the case and there can be seen the first efforts , though very limited and ineffective ones , to provide them with some systematic professional training .
3 Helen wondered if she was seeing the first moment of a gathering hysteria .
4 As he responded , Rostov remembered the survey briefing and wondered if he was seeing the first evidence of genetic mutation .
5 Endless cups of coffee helped a bit but what a relief it was to see the first pale streaks of dawn creeping across the sky .
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