Example sentences of "[noun pl] [vb past] [adv prt] the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | His spectacular saves kept out the first division leaders , Manchester United , in a thrilling Rumbelow 's Cup semi-final at a packed Ayresome Park . |
| 2 | Shanks took out the first of several patents for alkali manufacture in the spring of 1841 , for improvements in the manufacture of carbonate of soda . |
| 3 | Seven races made up the first championship and the first was run at Silverstone on Saturday , 13 May 1950 . |
| 4 | Seven races made up the first championship and that number has fluctuated over the years . |
| 5 | Six candles went out the first time , the remaining three the second time . |