Example sentences of "first [prep] all be " in BNC.
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1 | At grade C ( one of the top grades ) a candidate must first of all be able |
2 | Before we enter into such a relationship we should first of all be convinced that there is a proper basis for it . |
3 | In any case it would first of all be necessary to demarcate the requisite number of super-constituencies . |
4 | Any work or practice should first of all be judged on its own merits independently of the ethnic origins , affiliations or status of its author . |
5 | My mum and aunt are always saying to me , a white girl will first of all be engaged , then marry , then live in her mum 's house for a little while until they can afford the mortgage on their place , then buy a house , live there for a couple of years , then they 'll have the baby . |
6 | Any holidays not already booked should first of all be cleared with your new supervisor . |
7 | Okay what I ask you to do as with being assertive , first of all be clear about what it is that you 're going to try and do , be clear about what it is and what the situation is , explain it to the partner and then try it and let's see how it doing . |