Example sentences of "[prep] the first [noun pl] and " in BNC.
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1 | Finally , in the Western Hemisphere region where , among developing regions , infant mortality is lowest , the pattern resembles that observed lately in low infant mortality , developed countries , i.e. , the chances of surviving infancy are greatest for the first births and the relationship tends to be linear . |
2 | I remember well , during the air-raids of the forties when I was in London and we waited as darkness came for the first sirens and the deep breath to get one 's courage up , that we felt we were part of the will of the capital of England . |
3 | It is sufficient to stress that during the first hours and days of life the child 's whole interaction with other things consists of reflex adaptation to the circumstances of the moment in so far as these affect biological need — the need , at this stage , of continued existence only . |
4 | It is being built to a ‘ fast track ’ programme with just 18 months between the first excavations and the first shop openings . |
5 | But after the first explorations and when they had absorbed the impact of the delight of the situation , the girl began to be restless . |
6 | It 's one of the first ones and it sounds really good . |
7 | This school was to have been patronised by some of the first noblemen and gentlemen of the country , and Clark had the fullest assurance that the government would aid and support his venture . |
8 | We could lead an evening or afternoon meeting on Street Children , shantytown life , organising for change , or the coming of the First Europeans and the consequences of the indigenous peoples . |
9 | No matter how bad the weather , you can always find some sheltered stretches , and there is normally the bonus of seeing some of the first swallows and martins of the year as well . |
10 | The campaign for the Republican and Democratic Party presidential nominations began in earnest during February with the holding of the first caucuses and primary elections . |
11 | It was one of the first attacks and everyone on board had been killed . |
12 | In the past , it was thought that language began when the child uttered the first word , but we now know that it begins with the first interactions and communication shortly after birth . |
13 | The Kumbukan river rises with the first rains and breaks down the sand bar between itself and the sea . |
14 | The home season will have a top-level start with the South Pacific contest ( involving Auckland , Wellington , Canterbury , Fiji , New South Wales and Queensland ) and the CANZ contest ( Otago , Canada , North Harbour , North Auckland , Waikato ) in March and April , and finish with the first semi-finals and final of the National Championship . |
15 | Trim them back , dead-head regularly and bring in before the first frosts and you should have flowers for months to come |
16 | There is no intention to review the proposals that have been announced , but there are at least two years before the first amalgamations and if military circumstances change , there is time for a reassessment of present plans . |
17 | ‘ He was very charming in the first days and said he was really jealous that I could live like this . ’ |
18 | He had thrown his clothes on the floor , spilled his food , deliberately kicked over the stinking pail in the first weeks and suffered terribly for his defiance . |