Example sentences of "where the first [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I looked past Robin-Anne to where the moon 's path gleamed on the long waves , and then I glanced forward and saw another belt of silver , but this one diffuse and hazy , showing where the first crepuscular light seeped over the world 's grey edge . |
| 2 | The electoral rules also provided for a second round poll for county list seats in counties where the first round turnout was less than 50 per cent , and allowed for such a second poll to be valid provided that turnout exceeded 25 per cent . |
| 3 | In any case , whatever machines are at my disposal , the simple movable table on which I am leaning in the photograph will still be where the first hand-written draft is composed . |
| 4 | ‘ Arrangements have also been made to consult the judiciary about those discretionary life sentence cases where the first formal review has not yet been set , with a view to fixing the date as soon as possible . |
| 5 | ‘ Oh , that was where the first magic encounter took place , was it ? |