Example sentences of "[vb infin] [verb] for the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | If the child does n't want to go for the first test or even the second test , it is their right . ’ |
| 2 | A woman who has recovered from a stroke or head injury may decide she would like to work for the first time , as part of the challenge of overcoming her illness . |
| 3 | I understand that you are holding the PAL masters for both parts , which we would like to use for the first run of this title , to get a better quality duplication . |
| 4 | After all , if you had asked him , Boy would probably have said for the first time in his life , yes , thank you I am very happy . |
| 5 | I still did n't realise what the trouble might be , although I dare say the germ of cancer may have nestled for the first time in my mind . |
| 6 | We also thought that on the feast of St Thomas More , June 24th it would be a good idea to celebrate the feast in the evening in the school hall when we can all gather to meet for the first or last time and say ‘ Hello ’ and ‘ Good-bye ’ as appropriate . |
| 7 | I would n't go shopping for the first few weeks . |
| 8 | But while he hesitates over Barnes , he has already confirmed that 25-goal Wright will start and bid to score for the first time in eight caps . |