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noun

  • The initial person, thing, or occurrence in a sequence or series.

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However, the ONS noted that regular wage growth in the private sector fell below 3% for the first time since 2020.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

The modern gold rush petered out in the first quarter when markets began discounting possible Fed hikes in the future rather than cuts.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

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  • the original
  • the trailblazer
  • the prototype
  • the forerunner
  • patient zero

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  • the follower
  • the caboose
  • the epilogue
  • the last
  • dead last

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