Example sentences of "[prep] [noun sg] [conj] [verb] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | While Henry II talked of peace and allowed first Geoffrey and then Henry to pull the wool over his eyes , Richard 's duchy was slipping away from him . |
| 2 | It has a worldwide reputation as a centre of excellence and provides first class specialist care for patients from throughout the country who regard it and its staff with affection and gratitude . |
| 3 | Ultimately , however , the beavers ' lake , like any other , will fill with sediment and turn first into a swamp and then into a level green grassland . |
| 4 | Near Portree , ‘ the harbour of the king ’ — James V , rather of Mary , Queen of Scots , once sailed in — I lay on heathland and watched first one , then another , high against the clear blue sky . |
| 5 | Paul is an ex-professional clarinetist , still loves music , is keen on sport and plays first division league tennis for Surrey . |