Example sentences of "said the first [noun sg] [that] " in BNC.
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| 1 | She had Oz by the shoulder and Jinny , tumbling nearly into her arms , said the first thing that came into her head . |
| 2 | I could hardly believe it , and said the first thing that came into my head . |
| 3 | Tweed said the first thing that came into his head . |
| 4 | Unable to bear this silent examination a moment longer , she said the first thing that came into her head . |
| 5 | He said the first thing that came into his mind that would eradicate any suspicion she was harbouring that he might soften towards her . |
| 6 | I said the first thing that came into my mind , but once I 'd had time to think everything through I realised what a mistake I 'd made . |
| 7 | He said the first thing that came into his head . |