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"What we've realised is first of all on the environmental level, that a lot of football boots get put into landfill, which we need to avoid, and secondly, these boots are reusable," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
My key focus is, first of all, to build a company that can exist as an independent company that delivers long-term, durable, sustainable growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
They tell hikers, first of all, to stay on the marked trails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
You have to, first of all, for PR purposes, make everybody think they’re going to be accountable for everything going forward.
From Slate ● Feb. 17, 2026
“Okay, first of all, it wasn’t two hundred and fifty dollars. It was on sale.”
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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