Example sentences of "[vb infin] this [noun sg] first " in BNC.

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1 A separate index or indexes : any enquiry will reference this index first ; it will direct the enquiry to the part of the data file in which the desired record is stored .
2 The salmon can recognise this cocktail first in a generalised way in the brackish water of an estuary and then with increasing precision as they follow it into smaller and smaller tributaries until at last they reach the shallows where it exactly matches the prescription demanded by their nostrils .
3 If you are the nominated approver , you should approve this subpackage first ( if you were nominated to approve it ) .
4 I 'll finish this drink first though .
5 Come on , let's do this bow-tie first . ’
6 Well I wan na do this bingo first cos granddad 's
7 You would run this program first , choosing the hot keys you wish to awaken it with .
8 ‘ Shall we try this side first ? ’ and was off before Caspar had time to collect his thoughts .
9 If you are a new LIFESPAN user , you should read this appendix first , since the terminology used in the rest of the manual is defined there .
10 Roland knew he should tackle this piece first , but was inhibited by its formidable length and density .
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