Example sentences of "[noun] [noun sg] for a first " in BNC.
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| 1 | In the ensuing debate , Alan Shatter , TD of Fine Gael , author of a book on family law , pointed out the better provision being made under the projected divorce law for a first wife than existed at present , and that children of the first marriage would maintain their present rights , though they would have to share with children of the second marriage . |
| 2 | No more than 14 when she pocketed the Scottish Girls ' title and the Scottish Girls ' Under-22 Stroke-Play Championship for a first time , Jane became the youngest ever to play for Great Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup when she was chosen for the 1980 match at St. Pierre . |
| 3 | The financial penalties include a power to fine a company a maximum three per cent of its advertising revenue for a first offence , and five per cent of advertising revenue for further offences — a formula which allows the ITC to impose penalties of millions of pounds . |
| 4 | Mary Toogood won the Yorkshire County Championship for a first time in 1932 , while she went on to represent her county on no fewer than 99 occasions . |
| 5 | Four titles have been shortlisted for the Ruth Hadden Memorial Award for a first book . |