be first
Example Sentences
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Some fans have resorted to camping outside overnight to be first in line to buy.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Moving fast to be first is the approach that Son has built his reputation on, most notably with his early investment in Alibaba.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Final repositories are being built in other countries, including neighbouring Sweden and France, but Finland is expected to be first to open an underground storage solution.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
Reece James will be first choice right-back, but has had hamstring troubles again recently, while Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly can occupy the left while offering versatility.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
How I wish I could be first and get the whole thing out of the way!
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
