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firstly, gather all the ingredients together
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But the best thing about it is, firstly, being happy and strong in myself.
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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
Chronis has been with the fund since 2019, firstly as a feature film consultant and then as Head of Feature Film & Documentary since 2021.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
That means taking a player and analysing firstly how to get him in the first team and then, if that’s not to happen, to forge a career in the game.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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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
Chronis has been with the fund since 2019, firstly as a feature film consultant and then as Head of Feature Film & Documentary since 2021.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
That means taking a player and analysing firstly how to get him in the first team and then, if that’s not to happen, to forge a career in the game.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Firstly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firstly. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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firstly
adverb
first·ly
ˈfərst-lē 
: in the first place
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