first off

Example Sentences

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Play “ready golf”: Stop worrying about who has the honor to hit first off the tee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The UK was first off the blocks, perhaps inevitably.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Well, I would like to say first off, that science is and should be for absolutely everyone, regardless of your political affiliation.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024

Then a trio of three-points by Paul George early in the third quarter — the first off an assist from Harden — pulled the Clippers even three times, the final at 73.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2024

I scored first off a sweet fake-loop pass from Joey, because as soon as I had that ball in my hands I was gone.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith