first position
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of first position
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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That means the first position player to wear an L.A. cap in the Hall of Fame might well be the one that shed tears over leaving the Atlanta Braves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2026
Obviously that was the first position I played - on the left wing - when I was growing up.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025
Assistant coaching staff from the NBA like Phil Handy and Adam Harrington get to rise into first position.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2025
Austin Hedges became the first position player in Texas Rangers history to pitch in consecutive games.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
He paces, foil flicking, and walks in a tight circle before settling into first position.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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