Example sentences of "and not the first " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you achieve this , then a record deal is just around the corner , and you will have earned yourself a strong negotiating position which should enable you to sign the deal you want and not the first deal that is offered . |
| 2 | The UK government measures the lead in tapwater that has been running for several minutes , as it would be if you had a bath in it , and not the first few pints or cupfuls , as you would use for cooking or making a cup of tea . |
| 3 | ‘ And not the first one . ’ |
| 4 | The research evidence suggests that support from one 's family should be the last resort and not the first , and that even then it must be handled carefully to ensure that each party retains a proper independence of the other . |
| 5 | How was Norway Chamberlain 's fault and not the First Sea Lord 's ? |
| 6 | The present case fell into the second category and not the first as far as garage C was concerned . |
| 7 | It was a disgraceful decision and not the first of the night . |