Example sentences of "[conj] he [vb -s] the first " in BNC.
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1 | Often , however , he is under such pressure to complete the project by a given date that he accepts the first feasible solution he arrives at instead of working systematically towards the optimum . |
2 | It 's an introduction cos this is given to a member of staff and he says the first the question is can develop and train all staff . |
3 | His reading of the First Symphony is second to none and he includes the first movement exposition repeat . |
4 | Quinn can give the bookmakers a caning today if he scores the first goal of the game . |
5 | Driver Colin McRae is champion for the second year running … he 's won all six rounds of the home championship … and if he becomes the first Brit since 76 to win the rally he 'll land the bonus prize of a hundred thousand pounds … |
6 | He knows that if he fails the first time , he 'll win the second time , if not the third time . |
7 | The CEGB know it , the local authority know it , we know it , you know it , and the inspector appointed to carry out the inevitable inquiry will know it before he hears the first evidence . |
8 | The right hon. Gentleman should get out of the habit of writing his supplementary questions before he hears the first answer . |
9 | The hero was being filmed taking his 10-month-old baby to the pool when he gets the first indication he is going to be threatened . |
10 | As he reaches the first solo stage , therefore , the pupil must either achieve a standard of flying which does not leave room for criticism , or he must learn to accept the particular instructor 's comments as fair and helpful . |