Example sentences of "[art] first time [det] a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are lots of charity shops in the High Street , but this is the first time such a venture has been launched in the art world of London . |
| 2 | During the period of 1984–5 , more than 2,800 Sri Lankans sought asylum in the UK and in May 1985 , a visa requirement was imposed on the nationals of Sri Lanka , the first time such a requirement was imposed on the nationals of a Commonwealth country . |
| 3 | Actually Pembo 's yellow card for that tackle has been withdrawn by the ref in question — the first time such a thing has happened . |
| 4 | Now a major exhibition of his life 's work has opened in Oxford ; the first time such a collection has been seen outside France . |
| 5 | It is the first time such a move has been made by Middlesbrough council . |
| 6 | Channel Four and Box Productions were found in contempt of court under the Prevention of Terrorism Act , the first time such a charge had been made in an attempt to compel journalists to reveal sources . |
| 7 | The Agency claims that this is the first time such a model for analysis has been used . |