first thing
Example Sentences
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But the first thing is now we have to play Ukraine.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
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
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
The first thing I tried to cook was some beans.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
