Example sentences of "[vb mod] [adv] [verb] [prep] first " in BNC.
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1 | The Jacob of the larger Genesis narrative , his mind full of the dangers of his coming encounter with Esau , and thinking that Esau is already on his way to attack him , must naturally assume at first that his attacker is his brother . |
2 | This particular answer might however point at first sight to a development of the common law concept of compulsion , rather than recognition of the broad principle of justice by which Woolwich contends . |
3 | If this were the movies , we 'd now dissolve from first steamy kiss to bedroom scene . |
4 | You may well notice at first that your dog scratches persistently when it is infected , in spite of being told to stop doing so . |
5 | In the following months we shall examine some particular examples of renewable energy which have the potential for large-scale exploitation in the U.K. We will also examine at first hand the technology used in the design , construction and operation of modern wind turbines used to generate electricity . |
6 | You can hardly breathe at first . |