Example sentences of "[adj] for a first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is quite normal for a first treatment , Eileen reassured me , as toxins such as caffeine and E-numbers are eliminated . |
| 2 | Some forms of mobile invertebrates like , for example , Cleaner Shrimps , also regularly spawn in the home aquarium and could be ideal for a first attempt at home breeding . |
| 3 | She was wearing high-heeled shoes — which is very unusual for a First Spiritualist — and she was smirking at people as if she was at a cocktail party rather than morning service . |
| 4 | There is also a very fine wooden model of the Duomo , handy for a first look at the roof statuary before the visit . |
| 5 | Being in practice is also important for a first flight in a new and unfamiliar type of aircraft . |
| 6 | Although the charge carried a maximum penalty of one year 's imprisonment and a $100,000 fine , Barry 's sentence was widely considered to be harsh for a first offence . |
| 7 | Though not absolutely essential for a first draft version of a program , it is very important for later versions to be logically structured and easily readable so that they can be easily understood and modified by the author and others if required . |
| 8 | She 's not young for a first baby , of course , but she 's getting plenty of good food , so should soon get built up . ’ |
| 9 | Korda told him he was ready for a first crack at Hollywood . |
| 10 | First , get a copy of your local quarter mill map ( preferably laminated ) and find a suitable road-route running for about 25 to 40 miles ( quite sufficient for a first attempt ) from somewhere close to your base airfield . |