Example sentences of "a [noun sg] for first " in BNC.
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| 1 | The East Ridge , first climbed in 1938 by Don Bryant and Lud Mahan , is thought to be affected , and the East Face route description is no longer entirely valid either — what with if falling off — which is a disappointment for first ascensionists Peter Farrell , Don Cowie , Vic Walsh and Lyn Crawford who climbed it in 1961 . |
| 2 | ‘ The two clubs will continue to discuss developments including the potential for the further development of Acklam Park as a venue for first class cricket and rugby . ’ |
| 3 | Hammond Wilde had been adamant that if a tie for first place forced a ‘ sudden death ’ play-off he would not allow the leaders to disappear out on the course . |
| 4 | In the Drum Major Senior event , there was a tie for first place between John Noble ( Scotland ) and Alan McBride ( N. Ireland ) with the verdict going to the Scotsman . |
| 5 | This is good news for all because with a few modifications hopefully on the same car I may be in with a chance for first prize next year where the prize money increases plus a trip to the States to see their ‘ Sound Off Championships ’ . |
| 6 | There will be secondhand equipment sales in a boat jumble , demonstrations of equipment by Pyranha , Mobile Adventure , Ainsworth , Outdoor Leisure Supplies , Palm and Wild-Water , a film and slide show about a first descent in Nepal , a pig roast and a Bat and open canoe slalom with prizes from the manufacturers ( possibly a kayak for first place ) . |
| 7 | Communications were also a nightmare for first soldiers in Ulster — their primitive radio sets were a disaster in built-up areas . |