Example sentences of "be [adj] the first time " in BNC.
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| 1 | But when you first started when you 're not quite sure what 's happening you ca n't be expected to be perfect the first time you have a go at something can you . |
| 2 | It may be alarmed the first time a bit is put in its mouth , or saddle is put on its back , or it 's girthed up , or mounted , but this anxiety can be ‘ undone ’ or prevented altogether by making sure that the horse is not hurt and by rewarding the horse at the same time . |
| 3 | Consider which will last longer — which will hold its value better — the answer is apparent the first time you step on board the Swan . |
| 4 | I mean I was shocked the first time when I went |
| 5 | Even I was terrified the first time it happened , when Art rolled over to our table , gave Tod a kind of rabbit punch that almost broke his neck , and said , incredibly loudly , |