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firstly, gather all the ingredients together
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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.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2018, Ford became the firstly openly trans person nominated for an Academy Award, for Strong Island.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychological research shows that firstly, self-esteem is not a single thing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In a recent strategy memo, Senate Democrats’ campaign arm firstly and optimistically assumes the party will hold Michigan and New Hampshire, where Democratic incumbents are choosing not to seek another term, and Georgia, where Sen. Jon Ossoff is.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
In 2018, Ford became the firstly openly trans person nominated for an Academy Award, for Strong Island.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Psychological research shows that firstly, self-esteem is not a single thing.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
In a recent strategy memo, Senate Democrats’ campaign arm firstly and optimistically assumes the party will hold Michigan and New Hampshire, where Democratic incumbents are choosing not to seek another term, and Georgia, where Sen. Jon Ossoff is.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Firstly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firstly. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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firstly
adverb
first·ly
ˈfərst-lē 
: in the first place
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