come first
Example Sentences
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"We wish Chris the best and understand that family has to come first," a Green Party spokesperson said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
And Southwest Airlines was an answer on Jeopardy: “In 2026, this airline ended its longtime first come, first seated policy & is assigning 8C and 27A like all the other carriers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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
My songs always come first — I think that’s probably what his take was.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
No one at the police station seemed to know anything about the break-in, but they made a note to come first thing Tuesday morning to have a look.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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