first division
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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
Campbell helped Detroit capture its first division title in 30 years.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024
First, there can be no doubt that measuring cords or rods and boundary stones existed almost from the first division of land.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
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