Example sentences of "[noun sg] to [v-ing] [art] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Americans and French both lay claim to staging the first automobile race . |
| 2 | If you could see your way to writing the first chapters of an autobiography I would be honoured to read it and give you my thoughts on the subject . |
| 3 | The development of its taste for small water creatures as a main ingredient in its omnivorous diet may be similar to the trend that occurred in our own ancient ancestors during the intermediate stage on the way to becoming the first hunting primates . |
| 4 | With a major breakthrough in America beckoning , they look well on the way to becoming the first stadium techno band . |
| 5 | ln ‘ A ’ Shop , Corporal Tait and his crew of two vehicle mechanics have been hard at work for three hours ; having inspected and confirmed that a new engine is needed , they are well on their way to having the first CV12 pack stripped apart . |
| 6 | They may be intended to help people to be more aware of their own interests and abilities with a view to taking the first steps towards any of these possibilities . |
| 7 | An extensive seismic programme will begin in the second half of 1992 with a view to drilling the first exploration well in late 1993 . |