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Example Sentences

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Before Perth he had not played a Test for 15 months, firstly because of an elbow problem, then the surgery on his left knee.

From BBC

The rolling-recovery thesis reinforcing his constructive approach on stocks is firstly based on Morgan Stanley’s observations that EPS revisions breadth rose again last week.

From MarketWatch

Gary O'Neil has been their manager since, firstly on an interim basis before getting the job permanently in November.

From BBC

“I would firstly like to thank the University of Washington for bringing me in and allowing me to play for my hometown school and put on for Seattle,” Linhardt said.

From Seattle Times

But so far, whatever City have done, Arsenal have found an answer, firstly to maintain their advantage and now extend it.

From BBC