first thing

Example Sentences

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But the first thing is now we have to play Ukraine.

From BBC • 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

What time do you get up on Mondays and what’s the first thing that you do after waking up?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Waters said, while there was "no single reason why Labour collapsed... confronting the extent and the depth of the defeat is the first thing".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Chuck—the first thing he thought of on the spot.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith