Example sentences of "be [adj] for the first [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Finally , in the Western Hemisphere region where , among developing regions , infant mortality is lowest , the pattern resembles that observed lately in low infant mortality , developed countries , i.e. , the chances of surviving infancy are greatest for the first births and the relationship tends to be linear . |
| 2 | Bill Muggeridge , he noted with regret , had been free for the first hour , when Pumfrey and Fenniway had been busy with the Fromes , but was not free again until after lunch . |
| 3 | Double ropes are useful for the first pitch . |
| 4 | The US , where Tie Rack now has 41 shops , has also been responsible for the first half loss . |
| 5 | ‘ But you 've taken me so deep I feel as though I 'm complete for the first time . |
| 6 | Now I 've found out that he is n't my father I 'm learning to be free for the first time in my life , do you understand ? ’ |
| 7 | By an order dated 8 July 1992 Ward J. granted a declaration on the ex parte application of T. 's father that it would not be unlawful for the first defendant , the West Midlands Regional Health Authority , to administer to T. a blood transfusion in the course of medical treatment despite the absence of her consent , since it was in her best interests . |
| 8 | We shall not be responsible for the first £100 of each and every loss or damage from any of the causes specified in Paragraphs 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 and ( if applicable ) Paragraph 14 of Part 1 of Section 1 of this Policy . |
| 9 | We shall not be responsible for the first £100 of each and every loss or damage under Part 1 of Section 2 of this Policy . |
| 10 | Otherwise , you would be responsible for the first £50 only . |
| 11 | If your motor cycle is lost or damaged you will be responsible for the first part of any cost as shown below . |
| 12 | You will probably be responsible for the first £35 of each claim in respect of baggage , money , medical expenses and cancellation and curtailment ( except when a claim is made for the initial holiday deposit ) . |
| 13 | Tomorrow all roads and ways to Cheltenham will be full for the first day of the National Hunt Festival … |
| 14 | From next April , tax relief will be available for the first time for individual training expenses — encouraging a further increase in the commitment of individuals to train to improve their future career prospects . |
| 15 | It will remove dead hair , and may also reveal signs of fleas. ( 2 ) A brush will be essential for the first stage in the process . |
| 16 | Ian Stewart aims to be ready for the first team in three weeks |
| 17 | The Belgian state phone company Belgacom and P&T Luxembourg have cosily been awarded the contract to install the European Parliament 's internal telecommunications network , which requires that they supply , set up and operate the private network , integrating all services used by the deputies and the administration : the network links Brussels , Luxembourg and Strasbourg and will be installed during the summer of 1993 to be ready for the first autumn session . |
| 18 | His storm lasted two and half days , leaving him ragged and with only enough energy to get to the airport to be ready for the first flight out . |
| 19 | £50 Excess BJ The Society shall not be liable for the first £50 of each and every loss arising from any of the causes specified in Paragraphs A.2 to A.4 inclusive A.6 to A.11 inclusive B.1 and B.2 of Section 1 of this policy . |
| 20 | ‘ It will be mad for the first couple of months . |
| 21 | This is all a far cry from the cosy coffee morning , which is itself shorthand for a vast network of peer support groups in which women , who have ceased to be competitive for the first time in their lives , can find reassurance during a period of mindbending uncertainty . |
| 22 | Erm they would n't she 'd be alright for the first time you see , but they would get tired and then they 'd be they 'd be on to me . |
| 23 | A study at the unit was carried out on 80 women under the age of 40 who were pregnant for the first time . |
| 24 | In 1933 the Nazis increased their number of seats on the Volkstag to 38 , and were present for the first time in sufficient numbers to have an effect on the business and workings of the chamber . |
| 25 | I have noticed this during the last two or three days that I have been sitting here , being able for the first time in this House , to see the faces of my old associates , I have admired the way in which they have cheered to keep their spirits up , and I have admired those who have done that knowing — knowing — that only a few weeks , possibly , remain , before the place that knows them now will know them no more . |
| 26 | I released the crew that had had no food or rest all day and we were ready for the first watch next day . ’ |
| 27 | And I think a significant point is that for the first time in ninety three we were likely to take something in , in relation to B Sky B. |
| 28 | This is usual for the first week after a strike but it would not surprise me if things began to happen later in the week . |
| 29 | The fourth attribute demanded by George Corner , that of understanding , is possible for the first time in the history of civilization ; but it is a possibility which so far is available to only a small minority of specialists . |
| 30 | The risk of death is high for the first year of life , falls sharply to reach a minimum during the teens then climbs , especially from middle age onwards . |