Example sentences of "[to-vb] [prep] their first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is common for patients to appear for their first out-patient appointment with one or other of these problems , which has been going on for the previous few weeks . |
| 2 | In line with recent methodological trends , the stories are enjoyable for their own sake , and aim to resemble as closely as possible the style of book children would choose to read in their first language . |
| 3 | Apart from the strong suspicion that the revenue officers of Wigtown were rather too closely associated with smuggling , their failure to determine at their first survey the proper quantity of dutiable iron imported by Bailie Hooks suggested a method of changing the composition of the town council when the vital election of a delegate to represent the burgh at the ensuing parliamentary election was to be held . |
| 4 | In both the UK and the US over 40 per cent of workers are expected to stay with their first employer for over 20 years ( Collier and Knight 1985 p.21 ) . |
| 5 | There are schools that give parents detailed questionnaires to complete on their first visit . |
| 6 | The sub-committee might then find it is helpful to note any immediately available information about good practice elsewhere and consider the questions which they propose to ask during their first consultation with the head teacher . |
| 7 | The downpour during the final session ruined the chances of a number of riders , including McWilliams , to improve upon their first session times . |
| 8 | Others present what they do and what they want to achieve in their first year , for example , putting out an album and going on tour . |