first place
Example Sentences
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In the 1900s, Brora was the first place north of Inverness to have electricity, leading its residents to nickname their home Electric City.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It also highlighted the judicial philosophy that had gotten Gorsuch noticed for this big job in the first place.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
“The first place that consumers pull back is heavy discretionary, like fashion,” Cohen said.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
On the day the negotiations started, the Guardians were in first place in the American League Central.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
In the first place, the roadblock kept moving.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
