lay the first stone
Example Sentences
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"This is the government and legislature that have the ambition to lay the first stone and start building this blessed project," said Matteo Salvini, the infrastructure minister and head of the League coalition party.
From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2022
They came, however, that Mrs. Fordyce might act lady of the house, and Anne be bridesmaid, as well as lay the first stone of St. Cecily’s restored chapel.
From Chantry House by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
After dinner, her eyes red with weeping, she went to the convent to try and soften Gerard, and lay the first stone at least of a reconciliation.
From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Reade, Charles
Where, above all, are the signs of that combined generosity, firmness and foresight in statesmen or soldiers which alone could lay the first stone of reconciliation?
From The Insurrection in Paris by Davy (An Englishman)
"Now hand me up a branch," she cried, "and I will lay the first stone of our house!"
From The Eagle's Nest by Cartwright, S. E.
