Example sentences of "for a first [noun] of " in BNC.

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1 In all , the Package provides material for a first level of study for the teaching and learning of English as a foreign or second language .
2 The single charge upon which Barry was convicted alleged that he had possessed cocaine between Nov. 7 and Nov. 10 , 1989 , an offence which carried a maximum sentence of one year in prison and a fine of $100,000 , although it was extremely rare for a prison sentence to be imposed for a first offence of this nature .
3 There were moments when the sun almost burst through the mist and I kept on driving , waiting and hoping for a first glimpse of the cordillera , my mind groping for some answer to the enigma of Iris Sunderby 's behaviour .
4 Unless you are guilty of gross misconduct , it will seldom be fair to dismiss you for a first breach of discipline .
5 The competition called for a first chapter of 2000 words to include a couple of phrases along the lines of ‘ the scent of freshly washed hair++ ’
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