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
After all, the club were relegated from the first division in 1974.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 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
“That’s the highest of them all so it’s an honor but I got to keep working,” said St. Brown, who helped the Lions win their first division title in 30 years.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
The first division, founded by refugees from Antequera in 1410, consists of the districts enclosed by the Darro, besides a small area on its right, or western bank.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various
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