first-time
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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A Commons Hearing in 2023 heard the UK's dog population rose to an estimated 11 million, with many people becoming first-time owners.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
He told MSPs the government would concentrate on the "priorities of the people", including bringing down NHS waiting lists, expanding funded childcare and providing support to first-time buyers.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Before the pandemic, China's burgeoning middle class produced plenty of first-time high-end buyers, said Lisa Nan, editor at Jing Daily, a publication that focuses on China's luxury market.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Ferrari’s chief designer, Flavio Manzoni, said in the same interview that the Luce isn’t the first-time the carmaker has walked back on a commitment not to pursue a segment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
A trial date would be set in the near future but, as a juvenile and first-time offender, I was likely to receive only probation.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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