Example sentences of "[subord] [noun] [prep] [art] first " in BNC.
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| 1 | Clearly , we have made great progress in bringing inflation under control and we shall soon have a lower rate of inflation than Germany for the first time in a generation . |
| 2 | Egypt announced that its earnings from tourism fell by more than 50% in the first four months of the year , following a terrorism campaign by Islamic fundamentalists . |
| 3 | Small investors will pay less than institutions for the first instalment though how much less will not be known until June 29 after the international offer closes . |
| 4 | Small investors will pay less than institutions for the first instalment , although how much less will not be known until June 29 after the international offer closes . |
| 5 | Little more than $200,000,000 for the first year was pledged , however , with some $60,000,000 of this on concessional terms ; further pledges of $150,000,000 were forthcoming for the 1991-93 period . |
| 6 | With a smothered curse he pulled her into his arms and began to kiss her , using a more powerful argument than words as the first touch of his mouth on hers sent everything out of Leonora 's head other than the fact that she loved and wanted this man to the point where she was almost ready to believe that she 'd been mistaken . |
| 7 | Deposits can be made by regular savings or by lump sum deposits subject to a maximum of £9,000 over the five year period but you may not deposit more than £3,000 in the first year or £1,800 in any succeeding year . |
| 8 | It was a large basement , with no street-level exposure , and although sales for the first two days were excitingly high , the next few months were a disaster . |
| 9 | The shop in Station Road , Liphook , has a staff of more than 40 voluntary helpers who have raised more than £41,000 in the first year . |
| 10 | Having something to do was better than sitting doing nothing other than wait for the first shell . |
| 11 | However , as is widely attested , irrespective of minimum wages , women do tend to earn less than men in the First as well as the Third World . |
| 12 | The courts have recognised that , whilst contracts in the first category , even though on standard terms , may be unobjectionable , very different criteria apply to those in the second category , and in modern times the courts have generally been vigilant to prevent the abuse of contracts of adhesion by parties with stronger market power , especially in the context of " consumer " dealings . |
| 13 | The plan should not be formulated and then forgotten after grant for the first year has been obtained . |
| 14 | To use the army as strike-breakers for the first time since Franco ( and Spain 's universally detested military service would have caused some intersting tests of loyalty ) would have provoked a confrontation with an unclear outcome for both sides . |
| 15 | NEW drivers have TWICE as many accidents as old-timers in the first two years after passing the test . |
| 16 | As a final straw , on going to change Perdita discovered she 'd got the curse , which was invariably as bloody as Culloden on the first day . |
| 17 | But as work on the first phase was completed , Britain was heading into a recession . |
| 18 | Though bottom of the First Division , City played intelligent , skilful soccer , full of simple passes , with players such as Bishop and Lake comfortable enough on the ball to create space , and a striker in Allen sharp enough to take the half-chance that put City deservedly ahead . |
| 19 | Though second at the first GP , his subsequent results did n't seem to suggest he 'd be fighting for the title . |
| 20 | Eventually they ran so far that mines were sited as much as 55m/60yds behind the first German line ; the longest , at Kruisstraat , ran for some 658m/720yds . |
| 21 | Members of the foreign press were allowed as observers for the first time and ‘ dialogue ’ was the stated aim of the congress and also of the CPPCC to follow . |
| 22 | ‘ Your main priority is to get to know the city as quickly as possible , so we 'll be acting mainly as back-up for the first few days . |
| 23 | Remember though , if you are unaccustomed to vigorous exercise and are over 35 , it is a good idea to consult your doctor if you want to try something as vigorous as squash for the first time . |
| 24 | ‘ And as receiver of the first ball I was a nice stationary target . ’ |
| 25 | We have almost as many girls as boys in the first year in the sixth form , for instance , which I think is a measure of this success . |
| 26 | Keeping our dogs alive longer , and buying a second dog as company for the first are part and parcel of modern living ; but both have associated problems which are in danger of being misunderstood |
| 27 | Brigade boss : David Blake , from the Bebington Company , is to take over from Brian Clarke as Commander of the first Chester Battalion of the Church Lads ' and Church Girls ' Brigade . |
| 28 | Marina is the original and ultimate traitor to her people , but as mother of the first mestizo she is also the mother of modern Mexico . |