opener
Example Sentences
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Corona Centennial 74, Etiwanda 48: The Huskies rolled to a win in their Open Division opener.
From Los Angeles Times
However, the local favourites held firm in the last to win 9-7 and add the scalp of GB to that of the Swedes, who they beat in their opener.
From BBC
Italy lost their opener to Scotland by 73 runs but bounced back in style to stun Nepal, who had given heavyweights England a mighty scare on Sunday.
From Barron's
Van Gerwen won the season opener in Newcastle last week and beat Luke Littler in the semis on his way to another final.
From BBC
After a mismatch against China in their opener, Bruce Mouat and his rink knew they would face a more significant test in their second game.
From BBC
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