Example sentences of "[noun] be the first time " in BNC.

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1 This Figaro is the first time he has tackled an opera written by someone other than himself .
2 The trial of Mr Subono and Mr Nugroho was the first time in many years that the law was used to try ‘ leftists ’ rather than Muslim activists .
3 The air battle was the first time Allied planes have been forced to respond to a breach .
4 The current excavations are the first time that the theatre 's remains have been seen since that destruction .
5 Wins in Lithuania and Latvia were the first time Northern Ireland recorded two consecutive victories in World Cup matches .
6 He said : ‘ Last Monday was the first time Prince Charles joined us this year .
7 Her funeral was the first time she 'd worn them .
8 The appearance at Fairford is the first time they 've appeared in the west and it 's a matter of immense pride to them .
9 He told me that the match on Sunday was the first time he had been properly man marked since playing in Italy .
10 Mr Mackintosh said : ‘ Last night was the first time I have ever had a show not continue . ’
11 Indeed , this week was the first time that Graf had joined up with Kohde-Kilsch since the Olympics .
12 Yesterday 's valedictory speech by Lord Donaldson was the first time that judges have spoken out about the treatment of Lord Lane at the hands of the media after a series of controversial court decisions .
13 This morning was the first time he was to be given a serious piece of work before running later in the week .
14 Saturday 's 1–1 draw at Beacon Lough Baptists was the first time the Gateshead side has dropped points this season .
15 going down the right ? , five years old down the river was the first time ever but just have to wait for him !
16 A recent visit to the Festival of Photoreportage was the first time that Tony had met other members of the group , ‘ Some of them I did n't know and for me that was the wondrous part of being at Perpignan . ’
17 The anniversary report is the first time that a British Government have subjected their own implementation of its policies to such public scrutiny .
18 This year is the first time schools have been required by law to publish their exam results so they can be compared with their neighbours .
19 Their 4-1 defeat by Australia here last year was the first time they had lost a one-day series at home .
20 Last year was the first time they played at that level , while Scotland , England and Wales have been involved in ‘ international friendlies ’ for a number of years .
21 This year was the first time the competition had taken place in England .
22 This purchase of a ‘ shell ’ company was the first time that the manoeuvre had been executed and the first time that a bookmaking company had been floated on the Stock Exchange .
23 The six-day separation from William and Harry over the traditional family holiday was the first time Diana had not seen her sons wake up to the excitement of Christmas Day .
24 A man has made medical history by having four organ transplants.In two operations he was given a new heart , two lungs and a kidney.It was the first time in Europe so many organs had been replaced successfully.Richard Barnett reports :
25 This in fact is the first time that the G M B has held its conference in Portsmouth .
26 The Derby was the first time Nijinsky started at odds against — and if his full background story had been known , the odds would have been a good deal longer .
27 Another 48 Hours was done out of fear because Harlem Nights was the first time I 'd had a movie that flopped .
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