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The reason it was so important to me to support this work is, firstly, because of free speech, obviously.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

He was twice cleared of the claims, firstly after an internal investigation conducted by a lawyer, then by another lawyer who dismissed the complainant's appeal.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

He had done a superb job at Brentford to, firstly, earn promotion from the Championship and then, crucially, consolidate their position as a Premier League club.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

"I mean, firstly, we're very sympathetic towards Bangladeshi players, but we still massively believe that we should be here." veteran left-armer Watt told reporters.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

She repeated the gesture, this time pointing firstly at him, then at herself, then at the ceiling.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling