come first
Example Sentences
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Indoor seating is reserved at $25 a head, while the outdoor courtyard is first come, first served.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
"Right now, survival has to come first," he says.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
It’s just because our experience should come first.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Here’s the cold, hard truth: It’s your life’s work and your sacrifices, so your needs must come first.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
“I came fifth and it was an improvement for me because I came eighth the term before. You know, our class is very competitive. I used to always come first in my primary school.”
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
