first stab
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Now a 10-year-old but a former winner of the Betfred Bowl at this meeting and he deserves this first stab at the race.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
In theory, the majority might have felt it was proper for the lower court to take the first stab as a matter of appellate procedure.
From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2026
Since it won the most seats, Spain´s King Felipe VI is expected to give the PP the first stab at forming a government when parliament is convened on Aug. 17.
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2023
Vallejo’s first stab at Monterey County, where he was born, had the county stretched south “almost to San Luis Obispo,” then north to “what would be, according to his map, San Francisco,” Lydon said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2023
B: Vertical Chiselling; note that the first stab should be just outside the Gauge Line.
From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by William Fairham
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