Example sentences of "[is] the first time [art] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | This is the first time a Black Ark has ever been sunk and marks the beginning of the High Elves ' naval ascendancy over their dark kindred . |
| 2 | While this as such simply acknowledges the situation as it is and is followed by a far longer passage relating to the benefits of celibacy for the Western rite , it remains a highly important text because it is the first time a Roman Council or any major Roman document has explicitly accepted and recommended the uniting of priesthood and marriage in a single life . |
| 3 | It is the first time a British team has ever won a dressage medal and only the second in any major international championship . |
| 4 | This is the first time a high street fast food chain has linked up with a theme park . |
| 5 | It is the first time the Swiss have been given a vote on the defence budget . |
| 6 | And the Scots have every right to feel a ‘ wee bit peeved ’ at Montgomery Pipe Band , as this is the first time the overall championship trophy has gone outside the Highlands . |
| 7 | He says that it is the first time the Japanese governent has expressed interest in the IASC 's work . |
| 8 | It 's the first time a leading drinks company has lent its weight to such a campaign . |
| 9 | It 's the first time an individual children 's title has been advertised on the large screen . |
| 10 | It 's the first time the disabled driving championships have been held at Gatcombe and the prestigious venue attracted a good entry of competitors determined to master the challenging course . |
| 11 | It 's the first time the high court has stopped a criminal trial from going ahead . |
| 12 | It 's the first time the local authority has taken a prosecution this far . |