Example sentences of "the first division [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The defeat for Boro was of little significance and in the end the first division experience of several of the Danes had a telling effect . |
| 2 | But there is no mistaking the fact that the First Division door has been left ajar . |
| 3 | Kingston , assured of the First Division title after beating runners-up Thames Valley 91-69 last Wednesday , trailed London 65-40 at the interval . |
| 4 | United have shown signs of nerves in the last few weeks as the First Division title race approaches its climax . |
| 5 | With the greatest respect to Rumbelows , and the 76,000 packed inside Wembley , United hope that their success yesterday will soon be dwarfed by the achievement of lifting the First Division title for the first time since 1967 . |
| 6 | The celebrations that marked United 's third major Cup — four if you count the European Super Cup — in two calendar years could just be a rehearsal if they land the First Division title in the next three weeks . |
| 7 | Focus on the battle to win the First Division title and the struggle to stay in the Second |
| 8 | It was his management at the end of last season that cost United the First Division title . |
| 9 | Paul Davison , winner of the second division singles last season and the third division in 1990 , added the first division title with a win in the final over Fred Button . |
| 10 | ‘ It would be naive and stupid to think we have a walkover just because we are favourites for the First Division title . |
| 11 | But he lost out on the First Division title because he was reluctant to strengthen the team . |
| 12 | Gloucester against Bridgend … that 's the game tonight … its more than a run out too … next week the cherry and whites are back in the first division fight at Northampton … but no chance of planning ahead six first teamers are missing |
| 13 | The First Division leadership has changed hands twice since the turn of the year . |
| 14 | Manchester Utd 1 Manchester City 1 JUST when the First Division championship seemed within touching distance for the first time in a quarter of a century , Steve Bruce pushed it just out of Manchester United 's reach at Old Trafford last night . |
| 15 | ANDREJ KANCHELSKIS , blissfully unaware of Manchester United 's long struggle for the First Division championship until last summer , kept the dream alive at Old Trafford last night . |
| 16 | Among the happiest band of travellers are 5,000 St Johnstone fans heading for the seaside and a match against Ayr United which will decide the First Division Championship . |
| 17 | In the early '60s , Dundee were Scotland 's most gifted side , winning the first division championship in 1962 and gracing Europe in a way that few other Scottish clubs have done since . |
| 18 | Wigan are 7-4 on to win the First Division championship with Corals . |
| 19 | It will win the first division championship , just as my right hon. Friend will certainly win the next general election . |
| 20 | I now want to win the Rumbelows Cup and , the ultimate prize , the First Division championship . ’ |
| 21 | Pallister has been a key figure in United 's bid to win the First Division championship for the first time in 25 years . |
| 22 | Pallister survived a traumatic start at Old Trafford to win FA Cup and European Cupwinners Cup medals , and now the First Division championship is within United 's grasp . |
| 23 | Wembley is a virtual sell-out with the Mohawks game being followed by the first division championship final . |
| 24 | The Middlesbrough fans were returning from clinching promotion at Wolverhampton and the York-based Leeds Utd supporters were celebrating winning the First Division championship . |
| 25 | Tonight 's the night when Swindon Town SHOULD book their place to Wembley , for the first division play off final . |
| 26 | The first division promotion race wo n't end until the play-offs in May . |
| 27 | THE First Division promotion race was thrown wide open last night when Kilmarnock slumped to their second successive league defeat . |
| 28 | The First Division leader 's joint manager can not be ignored from his very handy mark and bookies will almost certainly make him favourite . |
| 29 | The First Division team had a stiff wind at their backs after the resumption and McIntosh tested Snelders 's nerve for further flaws with a shot from 40 yards . |
| 30 | The League felt that it was important , especially as United are chasing the championship , that the First Division programme came to an end on schedule so they moved the Rumbelows Cup replay . |