Example sentences of "i [verb] [to-vb] the first " in BNC.

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1 We 're going to continue with this objective in the coming months in this , the third series , but before we get totally immersed I want to use the first three programmes to stand back to take a more general look at what universities are about today .
2 If I told you I want to install the first tube of the bridge next March or thereabouts , what 'd you say ? ’
3 I determined to spend the first part of my prison leisure working out my reasons for knowing I was right .
4 " I was tip nearly all night because I had to lead the first devotions at the High Council , with all those experienced and senior leaders of the Army world . "
5 Er on appointment , like other recruits , I had to serve the first month on night duty .
6 I resolved to take the first thing that came along and from that base to look further afield if need be .
7 The second bit I 've seen but I need to see the first bit .
8 And now I have to interrupt the first bit of pleasure I 've been able to take in I do n't know how long and put you all to right .
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