first division
Americannoun
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Twenty-seven of the players suspected of having placed bets play in the first division, notably Galatasaray's international defender Eren Elmali.
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025
In 2023, he sought a new challenge in the Dutch first division.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
While sperm and egg cells are in the same cell cycle phase, the central cell must first complete DNA synthesis after fertilization before the first division can begin.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2024
Campbell helped Detroit capture its first division title in 30 years.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
The destruction of her identity represents a first division of her story; the recovery of her identity marks a second division.
From How to Write a Novel A Practical Guide to the Art of Fiction by Anonymous
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