Example sentences of "[noun pl] [modal v] [verb] first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A combination of forceful fencing and enterprising tactics may seal first prize for Captain Dibble and enable his blossoming trainer to maintain a close vigil on Gordon Richards at the head of the table . |
| 2 | However to be successful in export markets companies must offer first class products of good design and proven quality . |
| 3 | Henceforth , inner cities would have first place . |
| 4 | A European distribution strategy is still being put together according to Univel 's international marketing director , Greg Fallan , though existing Novell distributors and resellers will get first refusal . |
| 5 | Mr Scannell warns that if you own French property you must plan ahead for inheritance — under French law your children will have first crack at the property . |
| 6 | Apart from the considerable advantages for the mentally handicapped child , the other children will have first hand contact with mental handicap at an early age . |
| 7 | Pacific Telesis Group Inc expects to report a net loss for full year 1993 after estimated charges of $2,000m related to accounting changes and other restructuring and disposition reserves : the accounting change on future retiree health benefits will reduce first quarter pre-tax profit by $2,600m and first quarter net by $1,600m , and an accounting change on post-employment benefits , such as long-term disability and workers ' compensation , will reduce first quarter net by $151m ; it will also establish reserves that will lower net profit by about $260m — some $210m of this is related to the recent decision to dispose of its property portfolio over the next three to five years , the balance to withdrawal from or restructuring of cable and equipment businesses , and costs following spin-off of the cellular operation ; its Pacific Bell subsidiary will recognise employee benefits liability over 20 years , consistent with a decision by the California Public Utilities Commission . |
| 8 | The students seem reluctant to stop after the 15-week session ( running from October till early February , after which exams and job interviews must take first place with students ) . |
| 9 | ‘ But Group employees will have first chance to buy them — at £5 a time — before they go on general sale . ’ |