Example sentences of "[modal v] [be] among the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Our Unix bigots initially thought these long-term investments might be among the first to go . |
| 2 | In Nottingham the Hucknall and Robin Hood lines could be among the first to be ear-marked for sharing . |
| 3 | Consequently , those British cities and towns which have large numbers of people using injectable drugs may be among the first to experience full-blown AIDS/HIV epidemics , not just because needle-sharing can spread the virus between drug users , but because infected drug users-particularly the young and single-are likely to spread the virus to the wider population through sexual contacts . |
| 4 | If they are ever opened , the Hunterston plants would be among the first direct reduction iron works in the Western world . |
| 5 | Furthermore , those species that accidentally forged some connecting suspension for the front legs independent of the skull would be among the first to walk , otherwise the head would have to turn constantly from side to side as it did so . |
| 6 | If war and destruction were to break loose , the small landlords with property easily burnt would be among the first to suffer . |
| 7 | Will my hon. Friend repeat the commitment given by the Secretary of State for the Environment when he said that the new councils of Avon , Cleveland and Humberside would be among the first to receive the benefit of that new commission ? |
| 8 | You will be among the first to know how a new release can really help you , already evaluated and tested by our experts . |
| 9 | He undoubtedly expects them to lead the way to more responsible reporting ; if these discrepancies continue , they will be among the first in the boxing ring . |
| 10 | Inventory , invoicing , order management and personnel tracking will be among the first applications modified . |