be first
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It’s meant to be first in a new category of emotionally intelligent robots, trained to respond appropriately to our tone of voice and body language.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Other than John Swinney, there is really only one leader who has consistently put their name forward to be first minister - Labour's Anas Sarwar.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“In 10 years, everybody’s going to do this. California should just be first, because we’re the technology hub of the world,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"My priority would be, first of all, concealment, because I don't want to be captured," he told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
I wish him well and will be first to pay my respects on his return.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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