Example sentences of "mean that for the first " in BNC.

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1 Food shortages and the lack of heating or lighting in towns , and the time-consuming difficulties of finding ways round them for city-dwellers , meant that for the first time in a century , if not longer , life in the country was not to be despised .
2 ASH , Action on Smoking and Health , said the new move meant that for the first time the true toll of smoking would be seen ‘ in black and white ’ .
3 ‘ In some parts of the UK cuts in local authority spending and the move to the purchaser-provider split meant that for the first time students coming off social work courses were having real difficulties finding jobs ’ Weinstein said .
4 The intactness of the tomb meant that for the first time it was possible to analyse fully how the many objects found within it were used , and their ritual and social implications within the Sicàn culture better understood .
5 All this meant that for the first time all pupils were aiming for " A " levels , and could be helped and encouraged by discussing careers and progress with their masters and parents .
6 Wilder 's withdrawal meant that for the first time since the 1980 nomination contest the Democratic campaign would be fought without a major black contender .
7 If the Lord Chancellor were to adopt open and public criteria for judges along the lines proposed , it would mean that for the first time candidates would know clearly what standards were required , and performance of the judiciary could be measured against them .
8 Mrs Frizzell found it impossible to forgive Mrs Dawson 's becoming a widow the same week as her party ; a history of Mrs Dawson one night , and the remarks the following night of the lady secretary of the United Nations ' Society on the role of the Canadian peacekeeping force in Cyprus , had meant that for the first time in years no report of Mrs Frizzell 's party appeared , though room had been found for a report on one of Mrs Murphy 's receptions .
9 Not only has this reduced the operating costs , but it has also meant that for the first time in its history the Central Wales Line has been able to support a Sunday service ; indeed in July 1987 , one Sunday saw fourteen train movements , what with BR 's own service train , the various Recreation Ramblers , sponsored by the Sports Council , and two excursion rail tours .
10 This means that for the first one the doubt is ‘ simple ’ and can be cleared up in a straightforward way , but for the second it is ‘ compound ’ and needs much greater care .
11 This means that for the first time doctors may be able to tell if an infected person who feels well is in danger of becoming ill , so that they can try to do something to prevent this .
12 The new draft Directive means that for the first time , EC legislation formally recognises Scottish Vocational Qualifications .
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