first round

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The first round presidential election result took more than 30 days to complete.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And, oddly enough, in his first round as president, Donald Trump indeed seemed to have learned just such a lesson.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

England will be seeded in the first round and drawn against one of the League C group winners, or one of the two best-ranked League C runners-up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The broadcast airs air live beginning at 5 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+, but don’t sleep on the annual pre-show, “The Tony Awards: Act One,” where the first round of Tonys will be presented.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He was drafted in the first round but blew out his knee in preseason.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben