firsts

/ fɜːsts /

plural noun

The 1994 presidential election marked two historic firsts for South Africa.

A civilian, Islamist president is in office, two firsts for this ancient society.

This season will see some other changes and firsts, including a public, outdoor runway challenge.

For me growing up, it was a town of many firsts and where I enjoy a level of anonymity.

There are a lot of firsts in the life of the exuberant Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

Firsts and seconds were provided with a lamp for each compartment.

The Florence got two firsts and one second, and we secured two seconds and one first out of the three races.

This only increased his renown, for the name of Ferrars figured among the earliest double-firsts.

It is what the philosopher calls the law of ultimates, or the process from firsts to lasts and from lasts to firsts.

The relay, with its eight points for the winner, was safely tucked in the Scouts' total of firsts and seconds.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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