come in first

Example Sentences

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Parsons got five first-place votes and was picked on all nine ballots to come in first ahead of 2022 Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023

My Meyer lemons have come in first this year, and I love the sweeter, less acidic lemon flavor they impart to this recipe.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2022

“Last year I didn’t make this. I didn’t come in first place, but the feeling is amazing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2022

Instead, they place bets throughout the race on which piece might come in first and which’ll bring up the rear.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2018

It was also a sibling thing: If I didn’t come in first, I’d never hear the end of it from Khushal.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai