Example sentences of "[pron] presence [prep] the first " in BNC.

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1 But their presence in the First Division will mean that every Saturday thirty non-English players will be turning out in the top flight taking up places which should be filled by Englishmen .
2 Sheldukher stared down at her suddenly , as if registering her presence for the first time .
3 Belinda Jones , ’ the owner of the name said simply , and waited while Dr Russell 's sister seemed to fully take in her presence for the first time .
4 The TV presenter looked across at the sergeant , as though registering his presence for the first time .
5 We at the Bastille have been particularly blessed by his presence during the first concert of our season , in which his active participation and guidance were of invaluable help , especially for the recording of the Turangalîla-symphonie .
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