come first
Example Sentences
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An interesting question is whether Mr. Blair’s New Labour would have been possible if Margaret Thatcher hadn’t come first.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Here’s the cold, hard truth: It’s your life’s work and your sacrifices, so your needs must come first.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
He secured the premiership with the backing of the reformist People's Party, the largest parliamentary grouping, which opinion polls project will come first again this time -- ahead of Bhumjaithai.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
"While this is deeply disappointing for the community, performers and partners, community safety and wellbeing must come first," organisers said.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
The rule was first come, first served, and there had been another call on the border collie.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
