Example sentences of "the first [indef pn] [conj] [vb -s] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Of all the aquatic plants the water lily is undoubtedly the most beautiful , therefore when selecting lilies , never buy the first one that takes your eye . |
| 2 | ‘ This is the first one that says , ‘ Do n't just sit there ’ . ’ |
| 3 | As you say each one , think of a noun to rhyme with it — use the first one that comes into your head . |
| 4 | And it 's the first one that traps you . |
| 5 | So what I 'd like you to do if you just turn to page one sort of a couple of pages in the first one that 's numbered . |