Example sentences of "on [v-ing] [art] first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The council 's next meeting , on Monday , is the last before work on installing the first phase of the new lighting in Upper Street is due to start . |
| 2 | Work on dismantling the first pieces of sculpture in the Pavillon de Flore began in January this year ; their installation in the Richelieu wing is also due to be finished by autumn 1993 . |
| 3 | The Dyaks of Borneo , for instance , have always referred to the orangutan as the " man of the forest " , treating him at least with the dignity accorded to neighbouring tribes , whereas the Europeans , on examining the first Tierra del Fuegans brought back to the West , could not decide whether to classify them as humans or animals . |
| 4 | They had reacted badly to the amount of time she was forced to spend on organising the first meeting . |
| 5 | If he is , does it really make a difference that he gives the note or cheque promptly on receiving the first demand for payment ? |