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firstly, gather all the ingredients together
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If experiencing heat illness, Helberg recommends, firstly, calling 911 for medical help.
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
This is firstly because FIFA does not clearly disclose the percentage of hospitality tickets within its venues.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 10 June 2026
But the best thing about it is, firstly, being happy and strong in myself.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The three ingredients at the start was firstly Julian’s love of American vintage clothing and the approach to vintage American cotton.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
This is firstly because FIFA does not clearly disclose the percentage of hospitality tickets within its venues.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 10 June 2026
But the best thing about it is, firstly, being happy and strong in myself.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The three ingredients at the start was firstly Julian’s love of American vintage clothing and the approach to vintage American cotton.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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“Firstly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firstly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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firstly
adverb
first·ly
ˈfərst-lē 
: in the first place
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