first thing
Example Sentences
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The first thing she noticed was busier streets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But when I walked toward the house, the first thing I noticed was the woman waiting outside.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The first thing to learn about Makerfield is it isn't actually a place.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
She was emotional as she said the first thing she would like to say to her family in Iran was that "we love them and hope no amount of silence lets them stop feeling that".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The first thing I tried to cook was some beans.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
